Question

A coordinate system (in meters) is constructed on the surface of a pool table, and three objects are placed on the table as follows: a 5.0 kg object at the origin of the coordinate system, a 12.0 kg object at (0, 2.0), and a 16.0 kg object at (4.0, 0). Find the resultant gravitational force exerted by the other two objects on the object at the origin.

Answer 1

Compute the forces due to the two other masses and add them vectorially. This procedure has been explained to you already. Show your work for further assistance.

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Answer 2

3.335

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