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Three identical point objects each of mass `m` are placed at the vertices of an equilateral triange of side `l`. What is the gravitational potential at the centre of the equilateral triangle due to the point masses?

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To find the gravitational potential at the center of an equilateral triangle formed by three identical point masses, we can follow these steps: ### Step 1: Understand the Concept of Gravitational Potential The gravitational potential \( V \) at a point due to a mass \( m \) is given by the formula: \[ V = -\frac{Gm}{r} \] where \( G \) is the gravitational constant, \( m \) is the mass, and \( r \) is the distance from the mass to the point where the potential is being calculated. ...
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