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Homework Statement
A particle of mass 52[kg] is at 5.0[m]ˆi a particle of mass 13[kg] is at 12[m]j, and a particle of mass 13[kg] is at −12[m]jˆ. What is the gravitational force on the 52[kg] mass due to the mass at 12[m]jˆ?
answer: −1.0 × 10−10[N]ˆı + 2.5 × 10−10[N]jˆ
Homework Equations
F2on1=Gm1m2/r^2
The Attempt at a Solution
Separated into components...
i component) f2on1=(6.67x10^-11)(52)(13)/5^2
= -1.0x10^-10 this is correct
j component) shouldn't this be solved in the same manner?
f2on1=(6.67x10^-11)(52)(13)/12^2
=3.13x10^-10
What am i missing from solving the y component?