Two point masses each equal to 1 kg attract one another with force of 10−10N. The distance between the two point masses is (G=6.6×10−11MKS units)
A
8cm
B
0.8cm
C
80cm
D
0.08cm
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Correct option is C)
According to newton's Gravitational Law Fg=r2GM1M2 here Fg=10−10 Newton, m1=m2=1kg, G=6.6×10−11 So r2=FgGM1M2=10−106.6×10−11×1×1=0.66 or r=0.8125 metre =81.25cm=80cm