Four particles, each with mass m, are arranged symmetrically about the origin on the x axis. A fifth particle, with mass M, is o

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Four particles, each with mass m, are arranged symmetrically about the origin on the x axis. A fifth particle, with mass M, is o

n the y axis. The direction of the gravitational force on M is:

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Mumz [18] · Answer 1 · 2022-05-05T13:06:23+03:00

Answer:

Explanation:

Let four particles are placed on X axis symmetrically about the origin and M is placed on y axis.

According to the diagram, the x component of forces balances each other and the net force acting on the particle of mass m is acting in the direction of negative Y axis.