The Weight of a Body Above the Surface of the Earth

question 19

Multiple Choice

The weight of a body above the surface of the earth is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from the center of the earth. What is the effect on the weight when the distance is multiplied by 2?

• A) The weight is divided by 2.
• B) The weight is multiplied by 4.
• C) The weight is divided by 4.
• D) The weight is multiplied by 2.

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