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Particles of masses `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` are at a fixed distance apart. If the gravitational field strength at `m_(1)` and `m_(2)` are `vecI_(1)` and `vecI_(2)` respectively. Then

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`m_(1)vecI_(1)+m_(2)vecI_(2)=0`

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`m_(1)vecI_(2)+m_(2)vecI_(1)=0`

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`m_(1)vecI_(1)-m_(2)vecI_(2)=0`

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`m_(1)vecI_(2)-m_(2)vecI_(1)=0`

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the gravitational field strengths at the positions of two masses, \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \), which are at a fixed distance apart. The gravitational field strength at \( m_1 \) is denoted as \( \vec{I}_1 \) and at \( m_2 \) as \( \vec{I}_2 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Field Strength**: The gravitational field strength \( \vec{I} \) at a mass due to another mass is given by the formula: \[ \vec{I} = \frac{G \cdot m}{d^2} \] where \( G \) is the gravitational constant, \( m \) is the mass creating the field, and \( d \) is the distance from the mass to the point where the field is being measured. 2. **Gravitational Field Strength at \( m_1 \)**: The gravitational field strength at mass \( m_1 \) due to mass \( m_2 \) is: \[ \vec{I}_1 = \frac{G \cdot m_2}{d^2} \] This field strength acts towards \( m_2 \). 3. **Gravitational Field Strength at \( m_2 \)**: Similarly, the gravitational field strength at mass \( m_2 \) due to mass \( m_1 \) is: \[ \vec{I}_2 = \frac{G \cdot m_1}{d^2} \] This field strength acts towards \( m_1 \). 4. **Direction of Gravitational Forces**: The gravitational field strength \( \vec{I}_1 \) at \( m_1 \) acts towards \( m_2 \), and \( \vec{I}_2 \) at \( m_2 \) acts towards \( m_1 \). Therefore, if we consider the direction of \( \vec{I}_1 \) as positive, then \( \vec{I}_2 \) will be negative when considering the force balance. 5. **Applying Newton's Third Law**: According to Newton's third law, the forces exerted by the masses on each other are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. Thus, we can express the gravitational forces as: \[ F_1 = m_1 \cdot \vec{I}_1 \quad \text{and} \quad F_2 = m_2 \cdot (-\vec{I}_2) \] 6. **Setting Up the Equation**: Since the forces are equal and opposite, we can write: \[ m_1 \cdot \vec{I}_1 + m_2 \cdot (-\vec{I}_2) = 0 \] Rearranging gives: \[ m_1 \cdot \vec{I}_1 - m_2 \cdot \vec{I}_2 = 0 \] 7. **Conclusion**: Thus, we have derived the relationship: \[ m_1 \cdot \vec{I}_1 = m_2 \cdot \vec{I}_2 \] This corresponds to the option: \[ m_1 \cdot \vec{I}_1 - m_2 \cdot \vec{I}_2 = 0 \] ### Final Answer: The correct answer is: \[ m_1 \cdot \vec{I}_1 - m_2 \cdot \vec{I}_2 = 0 \]

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the gravitational field strengths at the positions of two masses, \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \), which are at a fixed distance apart. The gravitational field strength at \( m_1 \) is denoted as \( \vec{I}_1 \) and at \( m_2 \) as \( \vec{I}_2 \). ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Field Strength**: The gravitational field strength \( \vec{I} \) at a mass due to another mass is given by the formula: \[ \vec{I} = \frac{G \cdot m}{d^2} ...
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