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2 objects attract each other with Fg = 2.0×10−10 N when they are 0.25 m apart. Their total mass is 4.20 kg. Find their individual masses.?

I don't understand how to find the masses using the Fg = (G)(m1)(m2)/(r^2) formula

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  • Anonymous
    5 days ago

    Substitute for m2 = 4.20kg - m1

    You will have a quadratic in m1.

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