Two objects attract each other gravitationally with a force of 2.8×10−10 N when they are 0.55 m apart. Their total mass is 4.4 kg . Find their individual masses. Express your answer to one decimal place.

Two objects attract each other gravitationally with a force of 2.8×10−10 N when they are 0.55 m apart. Their total mass is 4.4 kg . Find their individual masses. Express your answer to one decimal place.

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Chapter13: Gravitation

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Two objects attract each other gravitationally with a force of 2.8×10−10 N when they are 0.55 m apart. Their total mass is 4.4 kg .

Find their individual masses. Express your answer to one decimal place.

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