What is the force of attraction between two objects, if Object 1 has a mass of 2.5 kg and Object 2 as a mass of 5.5 kg if the objects are placed 4.5 m apart?

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To calculate the force between two objects, use the equation for Newton's Universal Law of Gravitation, which has the form: F = Gm₁m₂/r² Where G is the universal gravitational constant (6.67 x 10-11 N m² kg^-2), m₁ and m₂ are the masses of the two objects, and r is the distance between the objects. Insert the values from the question, and solve for F. F = (6.67 x 10^-11 N m² kg^-2)(2.5 kg)(5.5 kg)/(4.5 m)² F = 4.5 x 10^-11 N Note that the units kg and m cancel, leaving N as the only unit.

What Is the Force of Attraction Between Two Objects, If