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To Choose: The correct option.
Answer to Problem 5STP
Option D
Explanation of Solution
Given:
Mass of the moon,
Mass of the planet,
Mass of the Sun,
Distance of the moon from the centre of the planet,
Distance of the moon to the sun,
Formula Used:
Gravitational force:
Where,
The value of gravitational constant is
Calculation:
Gravitational force between planet and moon is:
Gravitational force between sun and moon is:
Take their ratio, substitute the known values and solve.
Conclusion:
Thus, correct option is D.
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