### Tractor Beam Mechanics in Space#### Scenario:The Xanthar mothership locks onto an enemy cruiser with its tractor beam. Both spacecrafts are initially at rest in deep space without propulsion following a battle.#### Variables and Initial Conditions:- **Mothership Position:** \( x = 0 \)- **Distance Between Ships:** \( d = 205 \) xiles- **Mothership Mass:** \( M = 175 \) xons- **Cruiser Mass:** \( m = 10.0 \) xons#### Objective:Determine the x-position in xiles (measured from \( x = 0 \)) of both spacecrafts when the tractor beam pulls them together.#### Diagram Description:- The left side of the diagram represents the Xanthar mothership, labeled as \( M \).- A yellow beam represents the activated tractor beam pulling the cruiser towards the mothership.- The separation distance \( d \) is marked along the x-axis from \( x = 0 \) to the cruiser.- The variable \( x \) is denoted for position measurements along the x-axis.**Note:** Each spacecraft is modeled as a point particle for simplification.#### Problem Statement:By using the given information and assuming that \( d = 205 \) xiles, \( M = 175 \) xons, and \( m = 10.0 \) xons, calculate the respective x-positions of the mothership and the cruiser when they meet.**Input Box:** An input field is provided for entering the final x-position in xiles.**Help Section:**Buttons labeled "Read It" and "Watch It" are available for additional instructions and visual guidance.#### Additional Information:Understanding momentum conservation principles and center of mass calculations will be critical in solving this problem.### Need Help?- **Read It:** Access detailed written explanations.- **Watch It:** View visual demonstrations and video tutorials.

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The Xanthar mothership locks onto an enemy cruiser with its tractor beam (see the figure below); each ship is at rest in deep space with no propulsion following a devastating battle. The mothership is at x = 0 when its tractor beams are first engaged, a distance d = 205 xiles from the cruiser. Determine the x-position in xiles (measured from x = 0) of the two spacecraft when the tractor beam has pulled them together. Model each spacecraft as a point particle with the mothership of mass M = 175 xons and the cruiser of mass m = 10.0 xons. HINT xiles Need Help? x=0) Read It M Watch It m ===== Ⓡ

The Xanthar mothership locks onto an enemy cruiser with its tractor beam (see the figure below); each ship is at rest in deep space with no propulsion following a devastating battle. The mothership is at x = 0 when its tractor beams are first engaged, a distance d = 205 xiles from the cruiser. Determine the x-position in xiles (measured from x = 0) of the two spacecraft when the tractor beam has pulled them together. Model each spacecraft as a point particle with the mothership of mass M = 175 xons and the cruiser of mass m = 10.0 xons. HINT xiles Need Help? x=0) Read It M Watch It m ===== Ⓡ

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