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Question: If the distance between two masses is doubled, the gravitational attraction between them...

If the distance between two masses is doubled, the gravitational attraction between them

A

Is doubled

B

Becomes four times

C

Is reduced to half

D

Is reduced to a quarter

Answer

Is reduced to a quarter

Explanation

Solution

If r becomes double then F reduces to F4\frac { F } { 4 }