The mass of the planet Jupiter is $1.9 \times 10^{27} \, kg$ and that of the Sun is $1.99 \times 10^{30} \, kg$. The mean distance of the Sun from Jupiter is $7.8 \times 10^{11} \, m$. Calculate the gravitational force which the Sun exerts on Jupiter.

  • A
    $1.1 \times 10^{24} \, N$
  • B
    $2.2 \times 10^{23} \, N$
  • C
    $8.8 \times 10^{22} \, N$
  • D
    $4.4 \times 10^{23} \, N$

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