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Last question for now I promise !! I'm pretty sure the equation you have to use is Fgrav=(Gm1m2)/d2 but I'm not getting the correct answer

Last question for now I promise !! I'm pretty sure the equation you have to use is-example-1
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Your equation is perfect.
That's exactly it.

The constant 'G' for SI units is 6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ N m²/kg² .
Also, 'D' is squared.
(Could one of these be your whole problem ?)

M₁ = Bob = 76.2 kg
M₂ = Peggy-Sue = 72.1 kg
D = 8.54 meters

F = G M₁ M₂ / D²

= (6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ N m²/kg²) (76.2 kg) (72.1 kg) / (8.54 m)²

= (6.67 x 76.2 x 72.1 x 10⁻¹¹ N m²) / (72.9316 m²)

= (36,645.1 x 10⁻¹¹) / (72.9316) Newtons

= 5.025 x 10⁻⁹ Newtons.

computer notation: 5.025E-9 Newton

(about 0.000000018 ounce)

Oh ! I just noticed the value of 'G' up at the top of your screen.
OK. We're all on the same page.
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