Calculating Attraction Between Cokes: Solve the Puzzle

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To calculate the gravitational attraction between two Cokes 35 cm apart, the correct formula is G*m1*m2/r^2. The user initially misapplied the formula, leading to an incorrect result. After clarification, they acknowledged the need to square the distance in the denominator. Additionally, they sought guidance on calculating the gravitational force on an electron in a hydrogen atom, noting the need for the masses of the proton and electron. Accurate mass values are essential for this calculation.
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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:
\frac{G m_1 m_2}{r^2}
 
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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