Q.

Find the gravitational force experienced by an object of 20 kg which is 200 m away from an object of 2 tons.

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a

12.9 x 10-12 N

b

6.67  N

c

6.67 x 10-11 N

d

13.2 x 10-11 N

answer is A.

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The equation for universal gravitation is given as: 
F = GM1M2R2

Here, G is the gravitational constant;  M1 and  M2 are the masses of the objects; R is a separation between the objects.

G = 6.67 X 10-11 Nm2/kg2
M1 = 20 kg
M2 = 2 tons = 2000 kg
R = 200 m

Substituting the values, we get, 

F = 6.67 ×10-11 × 20 × 20002002

F = 6.67 X 10-11 N

Therefore, the object will experience a force of 6.67 X 10-11 N
 

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