Question

If the distance between two bodies is increased by $8$ times, then the magnitude of the gravitational force between them becomes___________ times.

• A. $64$
• B. $16$
• C. $\frac{1}{16}$
• D. $\frac{1}{64}$

Answer 1

The correct option is D $\frac{1}{64}$

The magnitude of the gravitational force between two masses is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.