if the distance of separation begin two objects is doubled, is the gravitational force between the objects increased or decreased? by what factor?

Question

Physics

Jaylin Kirk

5 May, 12:33

if the distance of separation begin two objects is doubled, is the gravitational force between the objects increased or decreased? by what factor?

+4

Answers (1)

Know the Answer?

Branson Benson · Answer 1

force is decreased by a factor of 4.

Explanation:

According to the Newton's law of gravitation, the force of gravitation between the two object is inversely proportional to the square of distance between them. Now the distance is doubled, so the force between the two objects becomes one forth.

Force is decreased by a factor or 4.