Answer:
The gravitational force between the satellites is [tex]3.81\times 10^{10}\ N[/tex].
Explanation:
Mass of satellite 1, [tex]m_1=5.3\times 10^{12}\ kg[/tex]
Mass of satellite 2, [tex]m_2=3.5\times 10^8\ kg[/tex]
Distance between masses is 1.8 m
It is required to find the gravitational force between the satellites. The formula used to find the force between two masses is given by :
[tex]F=G\dfrac{m_1m_2}{r^2}\\\\F=6.67\times 10^{-11}\times \dfrac{5.3\times 10^{12}\times 3.5\times 10^8}{(1.8)^2}\\\\F=3.81\times 10^{10}\ N[/tex]
So, the gravitational force between the satellites is [tex]3.81\times 10^{10}\ N[/tex].
