Three masses are in a configuration as follows: M1 = 1.0 kg at coordinate ( 0, 0) M2 = 2.0 kg at coordinate ( 3.0 m, 0) M3 = 2.0 kg at coordinate ( 0, 4.0 m) What is the total gravitational potential energy of the system?
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Step 1: Calculate the distance between M1 and M2 using the coordinates given: Distance between M1 and M2 = √((3-0)^2 + (0-0)^2) = √(3^2) = 3 m Show more…
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