Masses and are placed apart on a horizontal line

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Problem

Masses

2\,\text{kg}

and

6\,\text{kg}

are placed

1.2\,\text{m}

apart on a horizontal line. A

0.5\,\text{kg}

mass is kept on the line joining them at a point

0.30\,\text{m}

from the

2\,\text{kg}

mass. Determine the magnitude of the net gravitational force on the

0.5\,\text{kg}

mass and state whether it acts towards the

2\,\text{kg}

mass or the

6\,\text{kg}

mass. (Use

G = 6.67\times10^{-11}\,\text{N\,m}^2\text{/kg}^2