Given that the gravitational constant is 7 X 10 -11 Nm2kg -2 , what is

PHYSICSWAEC 1990

Given that the gravitational constant is 7 X 10-11 Nm2kg-2, what is the force of attraction between 106kg mass of lead hanging one metre away from a 103kg mass of iron?

  • A. 7 x10-20N
  • B. 7 x 10-5N
  • C. 7x10-2N
  • D. 7x103N

Correct Answer: C. 7x10-2N

Explanation

F =
Gm1m2/r2
=
7 x 10-11 x 106 x 103/1m
= 7 x 10-2

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