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A man and his friend have masses 70kg and 60kg respectively. If they are seated 1.0m ...

A man and his friend have masses 70kg and 60kg respectively. If they are seated 1.0m apart, calculate the gravitational force of attraction between them. (G = 6.67 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2)
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  • A 1.59 x 10-14 N
  • B 2.80 x 10-7 N
  • C 1.30 x 10-2 N
  • D 6.30 x 1013 N
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation:
F = \(\frac{GM_1M_}{r^2}\)
= \(\6.67 \times 10^{-11} \times 70 \times 60}{1^2}\)
= 2.8014 x 10-7 N

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