Physics

Physics

Problem

Consider a clock face with point masses placed at the numerals. Masses m,2m,3m,…,12mm, 2m, 3m, \dots, 12m are placed at the positions 1,2,3,…,121, 2, 3, \dots, 12 respectively. If the mass at the 33 o'clock position is removed, calculate the direction of the change in the net gravitational field at the center of the clock.

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