If the distance between two masses is doubled, the gravitational … - Vidyadip

MCQ

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
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Is reduced to a quarter

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Answer

Correct option: D.

Is reduced to a quarter

$F \propto \frac{1}{r^2}$. If $r$ becomes double then $F$ reduces to $\frac{F}{4}$

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