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Orbital mechanics — Question 7

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QUESTION 7

Two masses of

5.0\times10^{24}\,\text{kg}

and

800\,\text{kg}

are separated by

7.0\times10^6\,\text{m}

between their centres. What is the gravitational force between them?

(A)

5.44\times10^2\,\text{N}

(B)

5.44\times10^3\,\text{N}

(C)

5.44\times10^4\,\text{N}

(D)

7.62\times10^4\,\text{N}

ABCD

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