The masses of the earth and moon are 6*10^24kg and 7.4*10^22kg, respectively. The distance between them is 3.84*10^5m. Calculate the gravitational force of attraction between the two. Use G=6.67*10^−11Nm^2 kg^−2

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F  =            G              M        1                    M        2                    r      2          F  =            (      6.67      ×              10                  −          11                    )      (      6      ×              10                  24                    )      (      7.4      ×              10                  22                    )              (      3.84      ×              10        5                    )        2              =  2  ×      10          26           N

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