Two Small Balls, a and B, Attract Each Other Gravitationally

question 60

Multiple Choice

Two small balls, A and B, attract each other gravitationally with a force of magnitude F. If we now double both masses and the separation of the balls, what will now be the magnitude of the
Attractive force on each one?

• A) F
• B) 16 F
• C) F/4
• D) 4 F
• E) 8 F

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