Two Point Masses M and M Are Separated by a Distance

question 38

Multiple Choice

Two point masses m and M are separated by a distance d. If the separation d remains fixed and the masses are increased to the values 3m and 3M respectively, how does the gravitational force between them change?

• A)The force will be one-third as great.
• B)The force will be one-ninth as great.
• C)The force will be three times as great.
• D)The force will be nine times as great.
• E)It is impossible to determine without knowing the numerical values of m, M, and d.

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