1. Understand the Formula
The gravitational force (F) between two objects is calculated using Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation:
F = (G * m₁ * m₂) / r²
Where:
* F is the gravitational force (in Newtons)
* G is the gravitational constant (approximately 6.674 x 10⁻¹¹ N⋅m²/kg²)
* m₁ and m₂ are the masses of the two objects (in kilograms)
* r is the distance between the centers of the two objects (in meters)
2. Plug in the Values
* m₁ = 950,000 kg
* m₂ = 950,000 kg
* r = 2.0 m
* G = 6.674 x 10⁻¹¹ N⋅m²/kg²
3. Calculate
F = (6.674 x 10⁻¹¹ N⋅m²/kg² * 950,000 kg * 950,000 kg) / (2.0 m)²
F ≈ 1.51 x 10⁻¹ N
Therefore, the gravitational force of attraction between the two rocks is approximately 1.51 x 10⁻¹ Newtons.
Important Note: This force is incredibly small. The gravitational force between everyday objects is usually negligible compared to other forces like friction or air resistance.
