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What happens to the gravitational force between two objects, if:
The mass of one object is doubled?
The distance between the objects is doubled and tripled?
The masses of both objects are doubled?
Give reasons in each case.

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According to universal law of gravitation, the force between 2 objects and ) is proportional to their plenty and reciprocally proportional to the sq. of the distance(R) between them.

If the mass is doubled for one object. , so force is also doubled.
(ii)
If the distance between the objects is doubled and tripled If it's doubled
Hence,

hence force thus becomes one-fourth of its initial force.
Now, if it's tripled
Hence,

hence, force becomes one-ninth of its initial force.
(iii)
If masses of both the objects are doubled, then

, Force will therefore be four times greater than its actual value.
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What happens to the gravitational force between two objects, if:
The mass of one object is doubled?
The distance between the objects is doubled and tripled?
The masses of both objects are doubled?
Give reasons in each case.
Updated OnMar 19, 2023
TopicGravitation
SubjectScience
ClassClass 9
Answer TypeText solution:1 Video solution: 11
Upvotes1127
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