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Gravitation: Gravitation Mixed MCQ

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Gravitation MixedMediumQuestion 6281

Question

Gravitational field is zero at a point between two masses m and 4m separated by distance d. Point from m:
  1. A
    d/2
  2. B
    d/3
    Correct
  3. C
    2d/3
  4. D
    d/4

Correct answer

d/3

Explanation

Gm/x² = G(4m)/(d−x)². (d−x)²/x² = 4. (d−x)/x = 2. d = 3x. x = d/3.

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