Two objects in space; pulled together by self gravity; where do they meet?

Subject: Two objects in space; pulled together by self gravity; where do they meet?

Date: Fri Nov 5 22:48:18 1999
Posted by Mr.Feather's
Grade level: 10-12 School: Milton high school
City: apharetta State/Province: Georgia Country: dunno
Area of science: Astronomy
ID: 941860098.As

Message:


There are two objects in space. One has more gravity than the other, say, 
3 times as much gravity. And they started to pull together due to the self 
gravity, would they meet at the mid point between the two, or would it be 
closer to the one with the more gravity?

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