Four Particles, Each with Mass M, Are Arranged Symmetrically About $\uparrow$

question 55

Multiple Choice

Four particles, each with mass m, are arranged symmetrically about the origin on the x axis.A fifth particle, with mass M, is on the y axis.The direction of the gravitational force on M is:

• A)\(\uparrow\)
• B)\(\downarrow\)
• C)\(\leftarrow\)
• D)\(\rightarrow\)
• E)"none of these directions"

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