Chapter 13: Problem 9
A particle of mass 3\(m\) is located 1.00 m from a particle of mass \(m\). (a) Where should you put a third mass \(M\) so that the net gravitational force on \(M\) due to the two masses is exactly zero? (b) Is the equilibrium of \(M\) at this point stable or unstable (i) for points along the line connecting m and 3\(m\), and (ii) for points along the line passing through \(M\) and perpendicular to the line connecting \(m\) and 3\(m\)?
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