What is the gravitational force between two 5.00 kg masses that are 10.0 cm apart from center to center? (G = 6.67 × 10^-11 N m²/kg²) A) 1.67 × 10^-8 N B) 1.67 × 10^-7 N C) 1.62 × 10^-6 N D) 1.62 × 10^-5 N E) 1.67 × 10^-4 N

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Using the formula for gravitational force: 
F = (G * m1 * m2)/r^2
where F is the force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses, and r is the distance between them.

Plugging in the given values: 
F = (6.67 × 10^-11 N m^2/kg^2) * (5.00 kg)^2 / (0.10 m)^2
F = 1.67 × 10^-7 N
which is approximately equal to 1.67 × 10^-7 N = 1.67 × 10^-7 N * 10^4/10^4 = 1.67 × 10^-3 mN.

Therefore, the best choice is B, 1.67 × 10^-7 N.

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