Question

What happens to the force between two objects, if the distance between the objects is doubled? 



a. The force remains the same

b. The force is doubled

c. The force becomes one - fourth of its original value

d. The force becomes half of its original value

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Answer 1

Answer:

b. The force is doubled

Explanation:

So as two objects are separated from each other, the force of gravitational attraction between them also decreases. If the separation distance between two objects is doubled (increased by a factor of 2), then the force of gravitational attraction is decreased by a factor of 4 (2 raised to the second power).