A Mass M Is Located at the Origin; a Second

question 12

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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