Chapter 13, Problem 011 In the figure, two spheres of mass m = 9.24 kg. and a third sphere of mass M form an equilateral triangle, and a fourth sphere of mass mą is at the center of the triangle. The net gravitational force on that central sphere from the three other spheres is zero. (a) What is the value of mass M? (b) If we double the value of m4, what then is the magnitude of the net gravitational force on the central sphere? M (a) Number Units (b) Number Units Click if you would like to Show Work for this question: Open Show Work Question Attempts: 0 of 10 used SAVE FOR LATER SUBMIT ANSWER
Gravitational force
In nature, every object is attracted by every other object. This phenomenon is called gravity. The force associated with gravity is called gravitational force. The gravitational force is the weakest force that exists in nature. The gravitational force is always attractive.
Acceleration Due to Gravity
In fundamental physics, gravity or gravitational force is the universal attractive force acting between all the matters that exist or exhibit. It is the weakest known force. Therefore no internal changes in an object occurs due to this force. On the other hand, it has control over the trajectories of bodies in the solar system and in the universe due to its vast scope and universal action. The free fall of objects on Earth and the motions of celestial bodies, according to Newton, are both determined by the same force. It was Newton who put forward that the moon is held by a strong attractive force exerted by the Earth which makes it revolve in a straight line. He was sure that this force is similar to the downward force which Earth exerts on all the objects on it.
![### Chapter 13, Problem 011
In the figure, two spheres of mass \( m = 9.24 \) kg, and a third sphere of mass \( M \) form an equilateral triangle, and a fourth sphere of mass \( m_4 \) is at the center of the triangle. The net gravitational force on that central sphere from the three other spheres is zero.
(a) What is the value of mass \( M \)?
(b) If we double the value of \( m_4 \), what then is the magnitude of the net gravitational force on the central sphere?
#### Diagram Description
The diagram provided is a geometric layout showing:
- An equilateral triangle with three spheres at the vertices.
- Two spheres at the base vertices are labeled with mass \( m \).
- The third sphere at the top vertex of the triangle is labeled with mass \( M \).
- A fourth sphere labeled \( m_4 \) is located at the center of the equilateral triangle.
#### Interactive Response Fields
- For part (a):
- Input field for the numerical value of mass \( M \) and a dropdown menu for units.
- For part (b):
- Input field for the numerical value for the magnitude of the net gravitational force on the central sphere when \( m_4 \) is doubled and a dropdown menu for units.
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