If the Distance Between Two Asteroids Is Doubled, the Gravitational

question 6

Multiple Choice

If the distance between two asteroids is doubled, the gravitational force they exert on each other will

• A) be four times greater.
• B) be one- fourth as great.
• C) also be doubled.
• D) be 1/16 as great.
• E) be one- half as great.

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