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The formula for gravitational force between two objects is F = GmM/r^2 where m andM are the masses of the objects and r is the distance between them. Rearrange theformula to solve for M.

The formula for gravitational force between two objects is F = GmM/r^2 where m andM-example-1
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Given:

The formula for gravitational force between two objects


F=(GmM)/(r^(^2))

Required:

Solve for M.

Step-by-step explanation:

The calculation is as:


\begin{gathered} F=(GmM)/(r^2) \\ Fr^2=GmM \\ M=(Fr^2)/(Gm) \end{gathered}

Answer:

Fourth option is correct.

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