Question

three bodies of masses m,2m wnd 3m are placed at point A,B and X respectively of an equilateral triangle..Calculate the magnitude of resuptant gravitational force of an body B due to the bodies at A and B​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Force between masses m and m, F

1

=

(a/

3

)

2

Gmm

Force between masses m and 2m, F

2

=

(a/

3

)

2

G(2m)m

Hence net force on m towards 2m,

F

2

−2F

1

cos60

∘

=

a

2

3Gm

2

⟹K=3