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Tha mass of earth is 6*1024 kg and that of moon is 7.4*1024 kg. if the distance is 4*105 km. calculate force exerted by earth on moon

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Mass of earth, M = 6*1024 kg

Mass of moon, m = 7.4*1024 kg

Distance between the earth and moon, r = 4*105 Km = 4 * 108 m

Using Gravitational law,

F =GMm/r2
Put values here and find your answer.
G = 6.67 × 10-11
N m2/kg2

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