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23 November, 15:53

Suppose that two objects attract each other with a gravitational force of 16 units. If the distance between the two objects is doubled, what is the new force if attraction between the two objects?

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  1. 23 November, 16:07
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    The formula for the gravitational force has (distance) ² in the denominator.

    That tells us that more distance produces less force, and that the force

    shrinks as fast as the square of the distance grows.

    Double the distance = = > 1 / (2) ² as much force = 1/4 the force = 4 units
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