Physics

Physics

Problem

Show that, for two point masses M1M_1 and M2M_2 separated by a distance dd, the point along the line joining them where the net gravitational field is zero divides the distance dd in the ratio M11/2:M21/2M_1^{1/2}:M_2^{1/2}. Hence obtain an expression for the distance xx of this point from M1M_1.

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