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Gravitation: Newton's Law of Gravitation MCQ

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Newton's Law of GravitationMediumQuestion 6204

Question

If separation between two masses doubles, gravitational force becomes:
  1. A
    Double
  2. B
    Half
  3. C
    One-fourth
    Correct
  4. D
    Four times

Correct answer

One-fourth

Explanation

F ∝ 1/r². r→2r: F → F/4 = one-fourth.

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