Answer: F = 3.5235x10^22 N
Explanation:
Use the gravitational force formula: F = G ([tex]\frac{m1m2}{r2}[/tex])
G = 6.6743x10^-11 (*sorry, skipping the unit--too much typing!)
m1 = 1.989x10^30 kg (mass of Sun)
m2 = 5.972x10^24 kg (mass of Earth)
r = distance = 150x10^6 km = 1.5x10^1 1 m
Plug all these numbers into the formula:
F = 6.6743x10^-11 ((1.989x10^30 kg)(5.972x10^24 kg)) / (1.5x10^1 1 m)^2
F = 3.5235x10^22 N
