Gravity and Mass Homework: 0.000000364kg

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The discussion revolves around a physics homework problem involving gravitational force and mass. A 3.0 kg flask is balanced on a scale, with a 5775 kg ball placed beneath it at a distance of 56.9 cm. The gravitational constant is provided, and the relevant equation for calculating the mass needed to rebalance the scale is discussed. The calculation yields a required mass of 0.000000364 kg to achieve balance. The setup of the equation is confirmed to be correct by the participants.
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Homework Statement



A 3.0 kg spherical flask is placed on a scale and balanced. Then a ball with a mass of 5775 kg is placed directly underneath the flask, resulting in a center-to-center distance of 56.9 cm. How much mass would have to be added to the other side of the scale in order to re-balance it?

G = 6.67 x 10^-11 Nm^2/kg^2
m1=3kg
m2=5775kg
r=0.569m

Homework Equations



(G*m1*m2)/r^2 = mg

The Attempt at a Solution



m=\frac{G*m1*m2}{r^2*g}

m=\frac{(6.67*10^-11)*(3)*(5775)}{(.569)^2*(9.81)}

m=0.000000364 kg
 
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nasu said:
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Did I setup the equation right?
 
It looks OK to me.
 
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