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Two lead spheres are kept at a distance of 30 cm . The mass of each sphere is 100 kg. The mutual force of gravitational attraction between them is equal to the weight of a mass of 0.75 mg. Determine the gravitational constant .

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`6.62xx10^(-11)N*m&^2*kg^(-2)`
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