Question

    What happens to the gravitational force between two

    objects if the distance between them is doubled ?
    A It becomes one-fourth Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B It becomes half Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C It quadruples Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D More than one of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E None of the above Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the two objects. If the distance is doubled, the force becomes one-fourth of the original value.

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