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The earth (mass = `6 xx 10^(24)` kg) revolves round the sun with angular velocity `2 xx 10^(–7 )`rad/s in a circular orbit of radius `1.5 xx 10^(8)` km. The force exerted by the sun on the earth in newtons, is

A

`18xx10^(25)`

B

Zero

C

`27xx10^(39)`

D

`36xx10^(21)`

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The correct Answer is:
D
`F=momega^2R=6xx10^(24)xx(2xx10^(-7))^2xx1.5xx10^8=36xx10^(21)N`
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