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Atoms And Molecules

Question
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Write the formula to find the magnitude of gravitational force between the earth and an object on the surface of the earth.

Solution

Consider, the earth as a sphere of mass M and radius R.
If an object of mass m is placed on the surface of the earth, then the magnitude of the gravitational force between the body and the earth is, 
                              straight F space equals space straight G Mm over straight R squared