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Six point masses of mass `m` each are at the vertices of a regular hexagon of side `l`. Calculate the force on any of the masses.

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To calculate the force on any of the masses located at the vertices of a regular hexagon with side length \( l \), we will follow these steps: ### Step 1: Identify the Masses and Their Arrangement We have six point masses, each of mass \( m \), positioned at the vertices of a regular hexagon. We will calculate the net gravitational force acting on one of these masses due to the other five masses. ### Step 2: Calculate the Force Due to Adjacent Masses The force between two point masses is given by Newton's law of gravitation: \[ ...
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