If the Masses of Two Planets Doubles and the Distance

question 88

Multiple Choice

If the masses of two planets doubles and the distance between reduces by half, the force between them would be

• A)unchanged.
• B)half as much.
• C)twice as much.
• D)four times as much.
• E)none of the above

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