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Physics for Scientists and Engineers: Foundations and Connections

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ISBN:9781133939146

Author:Katz, Debora M.

Publisher:Katz, Debora M.

Chapter7: Gravity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 55PQ

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During a solar eclipse, the Moon is positioned directly between Earth and the Sun.

The masses of the Sun, Earth, and the Moon are 1.99×1030 kg,1.99×1030 kg, 5.98×1024 kg,5.98×1024 kg, and 7.36×1022 kg,7.36×1022 kg, respectively. The Moon's mean distance from Earth is 3.84×108 m,3.84×108 m, and Earth's mean distance from the Sun is 1.50×1011 m.1.50×1011 m. The gravitational constant is ?=6.67×10−11 N·m2/kg2.G=6.67×10−11⁢ N·m2/kg2.

Find the magnitude ?F of the net gravitational force acting on the Moon during the solar eclipse due to both Earth and the Sun.

?=F=

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What is the direction of this force?

toward Venus

toward Earth

elsewhere

toward the Sun

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