Two objects attract each other gravitationally with a force of 2.1×10−10 N when they are 0.21 M apart. Their total mass is 4.00 KG

Question

Two objects attract each other gravitationally with a force of 2.1×10−10 N  when they are 0.21 M  apart. Their total mass is 4.00 KG

Find their individual masses. .

Justahelper · Accepted Answer

3.94 kg; 0.06 kg

bobpursley · Answer

F=G (M1)(4-M1)/.21^2 solve for M1, then 4-m1