Question

If the distance between two masses is doubled, the gravitational attraction between them

• A. Is doubled
• B. Becomes four times
• C. Is reduced to half
• D. Is reduced to a quarter

Answer 1

The correct option is D

Is reduced to a quarter

$F\infty \frac{1}{r^2}$. If r becomes double then F reduces to $\frac{F}{4}$