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Two point masses A and B having masses in the ratio 4 : 3 are separated by a distance of 1 m. When another point mass C of mass M is placed in between A and B, the force between A and C is 
of the force between B and C. Then the distance of C from A is
A
B
C
D
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
A
Let a point mass C is placed at a distance of x m form the point mass A as shown in the figure.
Here, 
Force between A and C is
…..(i)
Force between B and C is
…. (ii)
According to given problem
(Using (i) and (ii))
Or 
or 2 -2x = 0
3x = 2 or 
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