Physics

Problem

Two point masses of

M_{1} = 16\,\text{kg}

and

M_{2} = 25\,\text{kg}

are placed at fixed positions separated by a distance of

18\,\text{m}

. A third small test mass is to be placed on the line joining them such that the net gravitational field it experiences is zero. Determine the distance of this null point from the

16\,\text{kg}

mass.

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