Question

2 objects with different masses are kept at a distance of R apart from each other. If the gravitational force between them is F then how it will be expressed

Answer 1

Answer:

The force of gravitational attraction between the two bodies of mass (M) and (m) is F=G

r

2

Mm

.

Now, If masses of both objects are halved without changing distance between them or M=

2

M

and m=

2

m

Now, F=G

4r

2

Mm

.

Thus, force becomes one-fourth as we reduce the masses to half without altering the distances.