Calculate the distance d from the center of the earth at which a particle experiences equal attractions

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Calculate the distance d from the center of the earth at which a particle experiences equal attractions from the earth and from the moon. The particle is restricted to the line through the centers of the earth and the moon. Justify the two solutions physically. Refer to Table D/2 of Appendix D as needed.

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Engineering Mechanics Dynamics

ISBN: 9781118885840

8th Edition

Authors: James L. Meriam, L. G. Kraige, J. N. Bolton

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