Calculate the value of gravitational force between two objects of mass of 40 kg each, separated by a distance of 0.4 m. Take G = 6.7 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2.
Given:
The masses of two objects. i.e., m1 = 40 kg, m2 = 40 kg.
Distance between the two objects (R) = 0.4 m.
The universal gravitational constant G = 6.7 x 10-11 Nm2 kg-2.
Required to find:
The value of gravitational force (F) between the two objects.
Solution:
The magnitude of the gravitational force of attraction between two bodies is given by .
By substituting the given values in the above equation,
Hence, the value of the gravitational force between the two objects is