17. Determine the gravitational force of attraction between the Earth and Jupiter given the mass of the earth is 6 x 10^24 kg, the mass of Jupiter is 1.9 x 10^27 kg and when closest, the average distance is about 5.88 x 10^11 m. Use scientific notation for final result. Use G= 6.7 x 10^-11 N-m^2/kg^2.

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17. Determine the gravitational force of attraction between the Earth and Jupiter given the mass of the earth is 6 x 10^24 kg, the mass of Jupiter is 1.9 x 10^27 kg and when closest, the average distance is about 5.88 x 10^11 m. Use scientific notation for final result. Use G= 6.7 x 10^-11 N-m^2/kg^2. 

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