How does force between two objects change when the distance between them is reduced to half ?

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Solution

Force between two objects of masses M and m separated by a distance r is given by:
F = GMm/r²
Now according to question,
New distance r' = r/2
â‡’So new force between them F' = 4GMm/r² = 4F
The force increases by factor 4.

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