a) what is the force (in N) of gravity between two 1075 kg cars separated by a distance of 25.0 m on an interstate highway? (b) how does this force compare with the weight of a car? - it is roughly the same  - it is smaller  - it is larger

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(a) what is the force (in N) of gravity between two 1075 kg cars separated by a distance of 25.0 m on an interstate highway?

(b) how does this force compare with the weight of a car?

- it is roughly the same 

- it is smaller 

- it is larger 

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