Question

1.If the distance between two objects is doubled,

the gravitational force between them (1)

a. remains the same

b. gets doubled

c. becomes one fourth

d. gets halved​

Answer 1

Answer:

Becomes one fourth

Explanation:

as it is getting doubled, as per the gravitational equation, F=(GmM)/r^2

here r'= 2r

in new equation, F'= (GmM)/ (2r)^2

hence an extra value of 1/4 is obtained on the equation part.

This proves the gravitational force becomes one fourth

Answer 2

Answer:

Becomes one forth

Explanation:

The gravitational force between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of distance between them.

So, if the distance between two objects is doubled, then the gravitational force becomes

2×2

1

.

That is, 1/4.

Therefore, if the distance between two masses be doubled, then the force between will becomes 1/4.