An object 1 of mass m 1 is separated by some distance d from an object 2 of mass

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An object 1 of mass m1 is separated by some distance d from an object 2 of mass 2m1. An object 3 of mass m3 is to be placed between them.

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If the potential energy of the three-object system is to be a maximum (closest to zero), should object 3 be placed closer to object 1, closer to object 2, or halfway between them?

If the potential energy of the three-object system is to be a maximum (closest to zero), should object 3 be placed closer to object 1, closer to object 2, or halfway between them?

Object 3 should be placed closer to object 1. Object 3 should be placed on a halfway between object 2 and object 1. Object 3 should be placed closer to object 2.

Explanation / Answer

Object 3 should be placed closer to object 1

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