Force Bal: 90%d Earth-Moon Gravitational Forces

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The discussion focuses on demonstrating that a satellite positioned at 90% of the distance between the Earth and the Moon (d = 3.84 x 108 m) experiences no net gravitational force from these two celestial bodies. Participants emphasize the importance of showing calculations and diagrams to illustrate the forces acting on the satellite. The consensus is that understanding the gravitational pull from both the Earth and the Moon is crucial for solving this problem effectively.

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Given that the distance between the Earth and the Moon is d = 3.84 x 10^8 m, show
that a satellite located exactly in-between the Earth and the Moon at a distance of
90% d from the Earth experiences no net force (at least when only the
gravitational force due to the Earth and the Moon at taken into account). Draw a
diagram showing the forces acting on the satellite.
 
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