The following diagram shows two meteors with masses of 1,000 kilograms and 3,000 kilograms spaced 10 meters apart. What is the magnitude of the gravitational force exerted by the 1,000 kg meteor on the 3,000 kg meteor? 2 × 10-9 N, 2 × 10-6 N, 7 × 10-10 N, 2 × 10-2 N
The attraction between masses as small as our bodies, or even objects the size of skyscrapers, is incredibly small. For example, two 1.0-kg masses located 1.0 meter apart exert a force of 6.7×10−11N 6.7 × 10 − 11 N on each other.Answer: