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Originally Posted by masraum View Post
I don't think the gravitational attraction of the two bodies will have an appreciable effect on this situation. (assuming we are someplace with no gravity from a nearby planet or celestial body).
You are correct, masraum. I got into bed and had the "Oh Crap!!" moment when I realized I had typed the basic gravitational equation. Then it became the "do I get up and start the computer?" moment.

Note to Self: "Self, don't do equations when tired"

Sorry. Updated the equation.
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