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To find: The magnitude and direction of force on fifth particle.
Answer to Problem 89GP
Explanation of Solution
Given Data:
Formula Used:
The gravitational force is given as,
Also, the resultant force is,
Calculation:
The forces on the mass at point
equal.
The horizontal components of the forces due to the objects at opposite corners are equal and
opposite.
From the figure,
And
Substituting the values
Conclusion:
The net force acting is
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