Question

What is the distance of separation between objects of masses 5.6 x 10 5 kg and 8.8 x 10 6 kg if the force of gravity between them is 440 N

Answer 1

Answer:

2.87m

Explanation:

Using the law of gravitation to solve this question

F = GMm/r²

G is the gravitational constant

M and m are the masses

r is the distance between the masses

Substitute the given values

G = 6.67×10^-11 m³/kgs²

M =8.8 x 10^6 kg

m = 5.6 x 10^5 kg

F =440N

400 = 6.67×10^-11×8.8 x 10^6 ×5.6 x 10^5/r²

400r² = 328.698×10

400r² = 3286.98

r² = 3286.98/400

r² = 8.21745

r = √8.21745

r = 2.87m

Hence the distance of separation is 2.87m