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If we consider the gravitational force F between two objects of masses m1 and m2 respectively, separated by a distance R , and we double the distance between them, what is the new magnitude of the gravitational force between them?

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F/4
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F/2
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F
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2F
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4F
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Solution

The correct option is A F/4
According to Sir Newton's gravitational law the magnitude of gravitational force F between objects of mass m1 and m2 separated by a distance R is given by ,
F=Gm1m2R2 ............eq1 ,
now if the distance between them is doubled i.e. 2R ,then the gravitational force will be ,
F=Gm1m2(2R)2=Gm1m24R2 ,
now by using eq1 ,
F=F/4

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