George and Theresa, married for over 50 years, boast to their friends that they are physically attracted to each other and can prove it using the laws of physics. They enlist you to do the calculations. Prove to the world that they indeed are physically attracted to each other, at least gravitationally. Assume that George weighs 170 lb, Theresa weighs 130 lb, and that they are standing side by side (body centers 18 inches apart). What is their attractive force?

George and Theresa, married for over 50 years, boast to their friends that they are physically attracted to each other and can prove it using the laws of physics. They enlist you to do the calculations. Prove to the world that they indeed are physically attracted to each other, at least gravitationally. Assume that George weighs 170 lb, Theresa weighs 130 lb, and that they are standing side by side (body centers 18 inches apart). What is their attractive force?

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