A mass M is broken into two parts, m and (M - m). How is m related to M so that the gravitational force between two parts is maximum?
The gravitational force will be maximum when m (M — m) is maximum i.e. when m = M — m
or 2m = M => m = M/2
A mass M is broken into two parts, m and (M - m). How is m related to M so that the gravitational force between two parts is maximum?
The gravitational force will be maximum when m (M — m) is maximum i.e. when m = M — m
or 2m = M => m = M/2