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Jimmy Jazz
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Homework Statement
Two solid copper spheres of radii 1 and 2 cm are released from rest in free space, their centers being 20 cm apart. Estimate the velocity with which they collide
Homework Equations
density =mass/volume
F=GMm/r^2
The Attempt at a Solution
Find mass of each from density of copper and volume.
With mass and separation I can find force and initial acceleration towards each other.
This force changes with distance, so how would I take account of this in my solution?
Many thanks for any prompts.