Answer:
3.036×10⁻¹⁰ N
Explanation:
From newton's law of universal gravitation,
F = Gm1m2/r² .............................. Equation 1
Where F = Gravitational force between the balls, m1 = mass of the first ball, m2 = mass of the second ball, r = distance between their centers.
G = gravitational constant
Given: m1 = 7.9 kg, m2 = 6.1 kg, r = 2.0 m, G = 6.67×10⁻¹¹ Nm²/C²
Substituting into equation 1
F = 6.67×10⁻¹¹×7.9×6.1/2²
F = 321.427×10⁻¹¹/4
F = 30.36×10⁻¹¹
F = 3.036×10⁻¹⁰ N
Hence the force between the balls = 3.036×10⁻¹⁰ N
