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Two spheres of masses 5.0 kg and 10.0 kg are 0.3 m apart. Calculate the force of ...

Two spheres of masses 5.0 kg and 10.0 kg are 0.3 m apart. Calculate the force of attraction between them?
[G = 6.67 X 10-11 Nm2 Kg2]
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  • A 3.50 x 10-10N
  • B 3.71 x 10-8 N
  • C 3.57 x 10-2N
  • D 4.00 x 102N
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
The force of attraction between the two spheres is given by F (GM1 M2)/r2 = (6.67X 10-11 X5X10)/(0.3)2
= 3.71 X 10-8N.

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