Answer with Explanation:
Let rest mass at point P at distance x from center of the planet, along a line connecting the centers of planet and the moon.
Mass of moon=m
Distance between the center of moon and center of planet=D
Mass of planet=M
We are given that net force on an object will be zero
a.We have to derive an expression for x in terms of m, M and D.
We know that gravitational force=
Distance of P from moon=D-x
=Force applied on rest mass due to m
=Force on rest mass due to mas M
because net force is equal to 0.
Let
Then,
b.We have to find the ratio R of the mass of the mass of the planet to the mass of the moon when x=
Net force is zero
Hence, the ratio R of the mass of the planet to the mass of the moon=4:1