Two objects of masses m1 and m2 are placed at a distance d. The force of gravitational attraction between them is proportional to:
A
m1m2d2
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B
m1m2d2
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C
d2m1m2
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D
m1m2d
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Solution
The correct option is Am1m2d2 The gravitational force between two objects proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Hence, F∝m1m2d2