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Gravitational force between two point masses `m` and `M` separated by a distance `r` is `F`. Now if a point mass `3m` is placed next to `m`, what will be the (a) force on `M` due to `m`, (b) total force on `M`?

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze both parts of the question separately. ### Given: - Gravitational force \( F \) between masses \( m \) and \( M \) separated by distance \( r \) is given by: \[ F = \frac{G m M}{r^2} \] where \( G \) is the gravitational constant. ...
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