Determine the gravitational force of attraction between the Earth and the Sun given the mass of the earth is 6 x 10^24 kg, the mass of sun is 2 x 10^30 kg and the average distance is about 1.5 x 10^11 m. Use scientific notation for final result.

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Miah Durham

2 November, 11:33

Determine the gravitational force of attraction between the Earth and the Sun given the mass of the earth is 6 x 10^24 kg, the mass of sun is 2 x 10^30 kg and the average distance is about 1.5 x 10^11 m. Use scientific notation for final result.

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Terry Irwin · Answer 1

35.57*10^21 N.

Explanation:

F = Gmm/r², where G is 6.67*10e-11 & r is distance.

F = 6.67*10^-11 * 6*10^24 * 2*10^30 / (1.5*10^11) ².

F = 35.57*10^21 newtons.