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Standard XII

Physics

Newton's Law of Gravitation

Two particles...

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Two particles of masses 4 kg and 8 kg are kept at x=-2m and x=4m respectively Then the net gravitational force acting on a third particle of mass 1 kg kept at the origin is

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2 G

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G/2

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G/4

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The correct option is C G/2
Hence, option $C$ is correct answer.

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Two particles of masses 4 kg and 8 kg are kept at x=-2m and x=4m respectively Then the net gravitational force acting on a third particle of mass 1 kg kept at the origin is

The correct option is C G/2Hence, option C is correct answer.

The correct option is C G/2
Hence, option $C$ is correct answer.