Two point masses and are fixed a distance apart on a straight line

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Problem

Two point masses MM and 4M4M are fixed a distance dd apart on a straight line. At which region along the line will a small test mass experience zero net gravitational field? (a) Exactly at the midpoint between the two masses ( d/2 )(\,d/2\,) (b) On the line segment between them, at a point two-thirds of the way from MM (i.e. closer to 4M4M) (c) On the line segment between them, at a point one-third of the way from MM (i.e. closer to MM) (d) At a point on the extension of the line, outside the segment on the side of the smaller mass MM

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