In the figure, two spheres of mass m = 9.88 kg. and a third sphere of mass M form an equilateral triangle, and a fourth sphere of mass m4 is at the center of the triangle. The net gravitational force on that central sphere from the three other spheres is zero. (a) What is the value of mass M? (b) If we double the value of m4, what then is the magnitude of the net gravitational force on the central sphere? (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Units

In the figure, two spheres of mass m = 9.88 kg. and a third sphere of mass M form an equilateral triangle, and a fourth sphere of mass m4 is at the center of the triangle. The net gravitational force on that central sphere from the three other spheres is zero. (a) What is the value of mass M? (b) If we double the value of m4, what then is the magnitude of the net gravitational force on the central sphere? (a) Number i Units (b) Number i Units

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Chapter1: Units, Trigonometry. And Vectors

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