Question

If the distance between the two bodies is doubled, then the force of attraction between
them will become:
2 times the original
B.
44 of the original
4 times the original
C.
D.
42 of the original​

Answer 1

Answer:

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.

Answer 2

Answer:

A. 2 times the original.

Explanation:

Since gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the separation distance between the two interacting objects, more separation distance will result in weaker gravitational forces.