Question

A body of mass M is divided into two parts m1 and m2 . How are these masses are related so that they experienced maximum force ?​

Answer 1

Let mass of one part be x  

then  F=  

r  

2

 

Gx(M−x)

​  

 

F  

′

 

=  

R  

2

 

G

​  

(M−2x)

⇒M−2m=0

x=  

2

M

​  

 is point of maxima.

Answer 2

Answer:

m1=m2=M/2

Explanation:

m1=m2=M/2

df/dm= 0