If the Mass of the Sun Were Doubled and Jupiter

question 126

Multiple Choice

If the mass of the Sun were doubled and Jupiter remained at its present distance, the gravitational force the Sun exerted on Jupiter would

• A) be 16 times its present value.
• B) stay the same.
• C) be 4 times its present value.
• D) be twice its present value.

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