Explanation:
The gravitational force of attraction on the surface of earth F = G M m/R²
Here G = gravitational constant = 6.67 x 10⁻¹¹
M = mass of the earth and m = mass of the body on the surface of earth .
R = radius of earth
In this question
mass of earth = 6 x 10²⁴ kg and its radius = 6 x 10⁶ m
The values are substituted in the above equation
F = 6.67 x 10⁻¹¹ x 6 x 10²⁴ x 5 / ( 6 x 10⁶ )² = 49 N
The mass will be attracted by 49 N of force .
