Physics

Physics

Problem

A lead sphere of mass 250 g250\,\text{g} attracts a small steel ball placed 8.0 cm8.0\,\text{cm} away from its centre with a force of 2.0×10−9 N2.0\times10^{-9}\,\text{N}. Determine the mass of the steel ball, expressing your final answer in scientific notation correct to three significant figures. Show all unit conversions and algebraic steps clearly.

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