9. Planet A has mass 3M and radius R, while planet B has mas 4M and radius 2R. They are separated by a distance of 8R. A rock is released from rest halfway between the planet's centers at point 0. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the rock immediately after it is released? [Answer: a = 1/16 GM/R²]. 8R 2R R. 4M 3M Planet A Planet B

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9.
Planet A has mass 3M and radius R, while
planet B has mas 4M and radius 2R They are
separated by a distance of 8R. A rock is released
from rest halfway between the planet's centers at
point 0. What is the magnitude of the acceleration
of the rock immedrately after it is released?
[Answer: a =1/16 GM/R1.
8R
2R
4M
3M
Planet A
Planet B
R.
Transcribed Image Text:9. Planet A has mass 3M and radius R, while planet B has mas 4M and radius 2R They are separated by a distance of 8R. A rock is released from rest halfway between the planet's centers at point 0. What is the magnitude of the acceleration of the rock immedrately after it is released? [Answer: a =1/16 GM/R1. 8R 2R 4M 3M Planet A Planet B R.
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