Three uniform spheres of masses m₁ = 3.50 kg, m₂ = 4.00 kg, and m3 = 5.50 kg are placed at the corners of a right triangle (see figure below). Calculate the resultant gravitational force on the object of mass m₂, assuming the spheres are isolated from the rest of the Universe. -9.17 Î+ 1.03 X Remember that superposition allows us to calculate the forces do to each sphere separately and then add the results together. 1) × 10-11 N ✓ (0, 3.00) m (-4.00, 0) m ma Fa m₁ F12 0 m₂

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**Problem Statement:**

Three uniform spheres of masses \( m_1 = 3.50 \, \text{kg} \), \( m_2 = 4.00 \, \text{kg} \), and \( m_3 = 5.50 \, \text{kg} \) are placed at the corners of a right triangle (see figure below). Calculate the resultant gravitational force on the object of mass \( m_2 \), assuming the spheres are isolated from the rest of the Universe.

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\[ (-9.17 \, \hat{\imath} + 1.03 \, \hat{\jmath}) \times 10^{-11} \, \text{N} \]

**Note:**
Remember that superposition allows us to calculate the forces on each sphere separately and then add the results together.

**Diagram Explanation:**

- The diagram depicts three spheres labeled \( m_1 \), \( m_2 \), and \( m_3 \).
- \( m_2 \) is located at the origin, denoted as point \( O \) on the diagram.
- \( m_1 \) is positioned at coordinates \((0, 3.00)\) m.
- \( m_3 \) is positioned at coordinates \((-4.00, 0)\) m.
- Two force vectors, \( \vec{F}_{12} \) and \( \vec{F}_{32} \), represent the gravitational forces exerted on \( m_2 \) by \( m_1 \) and \( m_3 \), respectively. 
- The x and y axes are identified, with the positive y-axis pointing upwards and the positive x-axis pointing rightwards.

This demonstrates the use of the principle of superposition to analyze gravitational forces in a system of isolated masses.
Transcribed Image Text:**Problem Statement:** Three uniform spheres of masses \( m_1 = 3.50 \, \text{kg} \), \( m_2 = 4.00 \, \text{kg} \), and \( m_3 = 5.50 \, \text{kg} \) are placed at the corners of a right triangle (see figure below). Calculate the resultant gravitational force on the object of mass \( m_2 \), assuming the spheres are isolated from the rest of the Universe. **Input Box:** \[ (-9.17 \, \hat{\imath} + 1.03 \, \hat{\jmath}) \times 10^{-11} \, \text{N} \] **Note:** Remember that superposition allows us to calculate the forces on each sphere separately and then add the results together. **Diagram Explanation:** - The diagram depicts three spheres labeled \( m_1 \), \( m_2 \), and \( m_3 \). - \( m_2 \) is located at the origin, denoted as point \( O \) on the diagram. - \( m_1 \) is positioned at coordinates \((0, 3.00)\) m. - \( m_3 \) is positioned at coordinates \((-4.00, 0)\) m. - Two force vectors, \( \vec{F}_{12} \) and \( \vec{F}_{32} \), represent the gravitational forces exerted on \( m_2 \) by \( m_1 \) and \( m_3 \), respectively. - The x and y axes are identified, with the positive y-axis pointing upwards and the positive x-axis pointing rightwards. This demonstrates the use of the principle of superposition to analyze gravitational forces in a system of isolated masses.
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