Two Stars of Masses M and 6M Are Separated by a Distance

question 44

Multiple Choice

Two stars of masses M and 6M are separated by a distance D. Determine the distance (measured from M) to a point at which the net gravitational force on a third mass would be zero.

• A) 0.41 D
• B) 0.33 D
• C) 0.37 D
• D) 0.29 D
• E) 0.14 D

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