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Q · GravitationMedium · 45s
If the distance between two masses is doubled, the gravitational force becomes:
TopicGravitation
Question Typemultiple choice
DifficultyMedium
Marking+1 / −0.33
Test Duration30 min
Step-by-Step Solution
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F ∝ 1/r² ⇒ if r doubles, F becomes ¼.
Final Answer: Option B — One-fourth