Question

PLEASE HELP FOR PHYSICS!
All objects exert a gravitational force on all other objects. This force is given by, F = GMm r2 , where the value of G = 6.673 × 10–11 N–m2/kg2 , M is the mass of the heavier object, m is the mass of the lighter object, and r is the distance between the two objects.
What is the force of gravity between two balls of mass 50 kg each if the distance between them is 25 m. Assume that there is no interference from any other gravitational field.

Answer 1

Hi there!

Recall Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation:

$\large\boxed{F_g = G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}}$

Where:

Fg = Force of gravity (N)

G = Gravitational Constant

m1, m2 = masses of objects (kg)

r = distance between objects (m)

Plug in the given values stated in the problem:

$F_g = (6.673*10^{-11})\frac{50 * 50}{25^2} = \boxed{2.669 * 10^{-10} N}$