How do you think the gravitational force between two objects will change if the distance between the objects is doubled

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Alee · Answer 1 · 2017-11-10T13:56:51+0000

We Know, F = Gm₁m₂ / r²
When, distance is doubled, it would be:
F' = Gm₁m₂ / (2r)²
F' = Gm₁m₂ / 4r

So, we can see, Force has decreased by 4 times.

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