Calculating Attraction Between Cokes: Solve the Puzzle

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The discussion revolves around calculating the gravitational attraction between two objects, specifically two cans of Coke, positioned 35 cm apart. The problem involves applying the gravitational force formula and understanding the variables involved.

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  • Mathematical reasoning, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants discuss the use of the gravitational force formula, with one participant attempting calculations but questioning the accuracy of their result. Another participant suggests a formula correction. Additionally, a separate problem regarding the gravitational force on an electron in a hydrogen atom is introduced, raising questions about missing mass information.

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The conversation includes attempts to clarify the gravitational force calculation, with some participants providing guidance on the formula. There is an ongoing exploration of different problems, including the need for mass values in a separate context.

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Participants are navigating through specific values and constants, such as the gravitational constant and masses of the objects involved, while also addressing the constraints of the homework context.

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I don't know how to do this, 2 Cokes standing 35 cm from each other, Calculate the attraction to each other. One can weights 365grams.

Ok I know we should use G*m1m2/r1 and I have tried that and the result becomes only wrong like this

0,365*0,365 / 0,35 =0,3806428571 * 6,67*10^-11 =2,53888786^-11:eek:

Well that's not right the answer should be 7,3*10^-11
 
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Izekid said:
Ok I know we should use G*m1m2/r1 ...
That should be:
[tex]\frac{G m_1 m_2}{r^2}[/tex]
 
thx for that much easier now
 
Got another one here too, The Electron in the Hydrogenatom has a mediumdistans of 5*10^-11 Calculate the gravitationsforce on the electron from the protone in the middle. How shall i calculate this when I aint got the mass
 
Look up the masses of the proton and electron!
 

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