Determine the gravitational force of attraction experienced by a two 5.00 kilogram masses separated by a distance of 2.5 meters.

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Fernando Hanna

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16 July, 11:14

Determine the gravitational force of attraction experienced by a two 5.00 kilogram masses separated by a distance of 2.5 meters.

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Scott · Answer 1

The gravitational force between two objects may be calculated through the equation,

F = Gm₁m₂ / d²

where G is 6.67 x 10^-11 m³/s²kg

Substituting the known values to the equation,

F = (6.67 x 10^-11 m³/s²kg) (5.0 kg) (5.0 kg) / (2.5 m) ²

F = 2.668 x 10^-10 N