Two masses 
and 
are separated by a distance of 
. The magnitude of
intensity of the gravitational field at a point which is at a distance 
from the 
mass and 4 m from the 
mass is
(Universal gravitational constant, 
A
B
C
D
Text Solution
Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
B
The given situation is shown in the figure,
Gravitational field intensity at C due to mass A. will be 
along 
Gravitational field intensity at C due to mass B will be 
along 
In 
is a right angle triangle
Resultant gravitational intensity at C will be
10G
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