Chapter 13: Problem 10
The point masses \(m\) and 2\(m\) lie along the x-axis, with \(m\) at the origin and 2\(m\) at \(x\) \(=\) \(L\). A third point mass \(M\) is moved along the \(x\)-axis. (a) At what point is the net gravitational force on \(M\) due to the other two masses equal to zero? (b) Sketch the \(x\)-component of the net force on \(M\) due to \(m\) and 2\(m\), taking quantities to the right as positive. Include the regions \(x < 0\), \(0 < x < L\), and \(x > L\). Be especially careful to show the behavior of the graph on either side of \(x = 0\) and \(x = L\).
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