Two planets have masses M and m, and the ratio M/m = 25. The distance between the planets is R. The point P, is between the planets as shown, and the distance between M and P is x. At P the gravitational forces on an object due to M and m are equal in magnitude. The value of x is
A) 5R/6
B) 25R/36
C) R/25
D) 6R/5
E) None of these is correct.

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Two planets have masses M and m, and the ratio M/m = 25. The distance between the planets is R. The point P, is between the planets as shown, and the distance between M and P is x. At P the gravitational forces on an object due to M and m are equal in magnitude. The value of x is
A) 5R/6 
B) 25R/36 
C) R/25 
D) 6R/5 
E) None of these is correct.

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The Answer of  Two planets have masses M and m, and the ratio M/m = 25. The distance between the planets is R. The point P, is between the planets as shown, and the distance between M and P is x. At P the gravitational forces on an object due to M and m are equal in magnitude. The value of x is
A) 5R/6 
B) 25R/36 
C) R/25 
D) 6R/5 
E) None of these is correct.

Two Planets Have Masses M and M, and the Ratio