Question

The gravitational force between two objects is F. If masses of both the objects are halved without altering the distance between them, the gravitational force would become: Option a) F/4 Option b) F/2 Option c) 2F Option d) F^2

Answer 1

Answer:F/4

Step-by-step explanation:

F1=G M1M2/R^2

F2=G M1M2/4R^2 (1/2*1/2)

F1/F2=G M1M2/R^2 *G M1M2/4R^2

NOW everything gets canceled and we are left with-

F1/F2=4

F1/4=F2

so Option a is right.