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how to solve for mass given gravitational force and radius ?
The gravitational force between two identical objects 2.00m apart is 3.50x10^-6N. determine the mass of each object.
the answer should be [458kg]
i know that Fg= GmM/r^2
so gravitational force is equal to the gravitational constant times mass one and mass two over the radius squared
i tried manipulating the formula to solve for the masses
i went
Fgr^2/G=mM
i did (3.50x10^-6N)(2.oo^2m)/(6.67x10^-11)
which does not give me the answer of 458kg
please help!
Homework Statement
The gravitational force between two identical objects 2.00m apart is 3.50x10^-6N. determine the mass of each object.
the answer should be [458kg]
Homework Equations
i know that Fg= GmM/r^2
so gravitational force is equal to the gravitational constant times mass one and mass two over the radius squared
The Attempt at a Solution
i tried manipulating the formula to solve for the masses
i went
Fgr^2/G=mM
i did (3.50x10^-6N)(2.oo^2m)/(6.67x10^-11)
which does not give me the answer of 458kg
please help!