What is the net gravitational force

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Homework Statement



Three object A, B and C are placed 5.00 x10^-1 m apart along a straight line. If A and B have equal masses of 10 kg and C has a mass of 15 kg what is the net gravitational force on B due to A and C?

Homework Equations


Fg= Gm1m2/r^2
Horizontal Fnet= Fa + Fg


The Attempt at a Solution

 
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sunny_jin_96 said:

Homework Statement



Three object A, B and C are placed 5.00 x10^-1 m apart along a straight line. If A and B have equal masses of 10 kg and C has a mass of 15 kg what is the net gravitational force on B due to A and C?

Homework Equations


Fg= Gm1m2/r^2
Horizontal Fnet= Fa + Fg


The Attempt at a Solution


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