8. Centripetal Forces & Gravitation
Newton's Law of Gravity
8. Centripetal Forces & Gravitation Newton's Law of Gravity
4PRACTICE PROBLEM
Particles of mass 2m and 3m are placed on the y-axis. The 2m mass lies at the origin while 3m has a position y. A third particle is placed on a point on the y-axis where the sum of gravitational force on it from the other two particles is zero. Give the coordinate of the point in terms of y.
Particles of mass 2m and 3m are placed on the y-axis. The 2m mass lies at the origin while 3m has a position y. A third particle is placed on a point on the y-axis where the sum of gravitational force on it from the other two particles is zero. Give the coordinate of the point in terms of y.