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Two point masses M and 3M are placed at a distance L apart. Another point mass m is placed in between on the line joining them so that the net gravitational force acting on it due to masses M and 3M is zero. The magnitude of gravitational force acting due to mass M on mass m will be

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Gravitational force acting on mass m due to mass M can be calculated by formula:

F = GMm/r²

where,

F is the gravitational force

G is the gravitational constant which is equal to 6.67x10∧-11

M and m are the masses of given objects

r is the distance between point masses M and m.

From the given condition, when the mass m is placed such that net gravitational force acting on it due to masses M and 3M is zero, we have:

r= L/3

therefore,

F= 9GMm/L²

The magnitude of force acting due to mass M on mass m will be 9GMm/L².


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