Essential University Physics Volume 1, Loose Leaf Edition (4th Edition)
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Author: Richard Wolfson
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Chapter 8, Problem 15E
Two identical lead spheres with their centers 14 cm apart attract each other with a 0.25-μN force. Find their mass.
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