A mass is located at the origin of an –axis

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Problem

5.0\times10^{3}\,\text{kg}

mass is located at the origin of an

x

–axis. A second mass of

8.0\times10^{3}\,\text{kg}

is placed at

x = +4.0\,\text{m}

. Determine the gravitational force acting on the

5.0\times10^{3}\,\text{kg}

mass, expressing your answer as a vector (magnitude and direction along the

x

–axis).