Two identical point masses

PHYSICS · Subjective · A Level · Physics · Fields and their consequences · Fields and their consequences

Problem

Two identical point masses, each of 4 kg4\,\text{kg}, are fixed 60 cm60\,\text{cm} apart on a straight line. Will there be a point on the line where the gravitational field is zero? If yes, specify its position from either mass and briefly justify your answer.

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