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The gravitational field in a region is given by
`vecE=(5N*kg^(-1))hati+(12N*kg^(-1))hatj`
(i) Find the magnitude of the gravitational force acting on a particle of mass 2kg placed at the origin.

A

26N

B

30N

C

20N

D

35N

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