F =G•m1•m2/R²
the gravitational constant G =6.67•10^-11 N•m²/kg²,
m1 = 5.98 X 10^24 kg
m2 = 1.99 X 10^30 kg
R=1.5•10^11 m
The earth has a mass = 5.98 X 10^24 kg and the sun has a mass = 1.99 X 10^30 kg. They are separated, center to center, by r= 93 million miles = 150 million km.
What is the size of the gravitational force acting on the earth due to the sun?
Very confused by this problem. May someone walk me through the problem step by step? Thank you
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Anyone know the answer to this question? According to scientists, the Earth's mass is 5.98 x 1024 kilograms. The mass of the Sun is 1.989 x 1030 kilograms. How many times greater is the mass of the Sun than the mass of the Earth?
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