Three identical spheres with mass 50-kg are held at the corners of an equilateral triangle 30cm on each side. These spheres are in outer space, far from the influence of any other stars or planets. If one of the spheres is released what will be the magnitude of the initial acceleration of that sphere immediately after the release? a.) 3.7 x 10-8 m/s² b.) 2.5 x 10-8 m/s² c.) 1.9 × 10-8 m/s² d.) 4.2 x 10 m/s² e.) 6.4 x 10 m/s²

Three identical spheres with mass 50-kg are held at the corners of an equilateral triangle 30cm on each side. These spheres are in outer space, far from the influence of any other stars or planets. If one of the spheres is released what will be the magnitude of the initial acceleration of that sphere immediately after the release? a.) 3.7 x 10-8 m/s² b.) 2.5 x 10-8 m/s² c.) 1.9 × 10-8 m/s² d.) 4.2 x 10 m/s² e.) 6.4 x 10 m/s²

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Chapter13: Universal Gravitation

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