Two isolated mass pairs are compared

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Problem

Two isolated mass pairs are compared. • Pair S consists of masses MM and 2M2M separated by distance rr. • Pair T consists of masses 2M2M and 2M2M separated by distance 2r2r. Which pair has the more negative gravitational potential energy, or are they equal? Answer with "S," "T," or "equal."

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