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For this configuration, calculate the gravitational force exerted by Neptune on
Uranus. You may find the values in the table below helpful
ass of the Sun 1.99 × 1030 kg
Mass of Uranus 8.68 × 1025 kg
Mass of Neptune 1.02 × 1026 kg
Semimajor axis of Uranus’ orbit 2.871 × 1012 m
Semimajor axis of Neptune’s orbit 4.498 × 1012 m
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