A mass `M` is broken into two parts of masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)`. How are `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` related so that force of gravitational attraction between the two parts is maximum?

Explanation

`F=(Gm(M-m))/(r^(2))`
`F` is maximum if
`m=M-m`
`m=M//2`
`m/M=1/2`