Net gravitational force at the centre of a square is found to be F₁ when four particles having mass M, 2M, 3M and 4M are placed at the four corners of the square as shown in figure and it is F₂ when the positions of 3M and 4M are interchanged. The ratio F₁/F₂ is α/√5. The value of α i s _____.
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Net gravitational force at the centre of a square is found to be F₁ when four particles having mass M, 2M, 3M and 4M are placed at the four corners of the square as shown in figure and it is F₂ when the positions of 3M and 4M are interchanged. The ratio F₁/F₂ is α/√5. The value of α is _____.
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