The magnitude of the gravitational force between two objects can be calculated using the formula:
F = (G * m1 * m2) / r^2
Where:
F = gravitational force
G = gravitational constant (6.6 x 10^ - 11 Nm^2kg^-2)
m1, m2 = masses of the two objects (in this case, both 5.0 kg)
r = distance between the centers of the two objects (50.0 cm = 0.5 m)
Plugging in the given values into the formula, we have:
F = (6.6 x 10^ - 11 Nm^2kg^-2) * (5.0 kg) * (5.0 kg) / (0.5 m)^2
= (6.6 x 10^ - 11 Nm^2kg^-2) * (25 kg^2) / (0.25 m^2)
= (6.6 x 10^ - 11 Nm^2kg^-2) * (100 kg^2 / m^2)
= 6.6 x 10^ - 9 Nm^2kg^-2
Therefore, the magnitude of the gravitational force between the two spherical balls is approximately 6.6 x 10^ - 9 N.
Two 5.0 kg spherical balls are placed so that their centres are 50.0 cm apart. what is the magnitude of the gravitational force between the two Ball (G = 6.6 x 10^ - 11Nm^2kg^-2)
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