Answer
4.8212×10⁻¹¹ N
Explanation
The gravitational force F, between 2 masses m₁ and m₂ is given by:
F = (Gm₁m₂)/d²
Where G = 6.673 x 10⁻¹¹ N m²/kg² and d is the distance between the 2 masses.
F = (Gm₁m₂)/d²
= (6.673 x 10⁻¹¹ × 0.425 × 0.425)/0.500²
= 1.2053×10⁻¹¹/0.25
= 4.8212×10⁻¹¹ N