Question

Two bodies of masses 2 kg and 8 kg are separated by a distance of 2 m. Where should a third body of mus II
ne placed so that not gravitational force on it is zero?
2
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Answer 1

Answer:

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Step-by-step explanation:

Correct - 6 m from 8 kg

Let the gravitational field is zero at a distance x from 2 kg mass and distance (9−x) from 8 kg mass.

Thus,

x

2

Gm

1

=

(9−x)

2

Gm

2

or

x

2

G(2)

=

(9−x)

2

G(8)

or 4x

2

=(9−x)

2

or 2x=9−x or x=3m

Thus, field is zero at 3 m from 2kg and 6 m from 8 kg.