A Mass M Is Located at the Origin; a Second

question 23

Multiple Choice

A mass m is located at the origin; a second mass m is at x = d. A third mass m is above the first two so the three masses form an equilateral triangle. What is the net gravitational force on the third mass?

• A) 2Gm²/d²
• B) Gm²/d²
• C) Gm²/d²
• D) Gm²/2d²
• E) Gm²/2d²

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