If the Distance Between the Earth and Sun Were Cut

question 40

Multiple Choice

If the distance between the Earth and Sun were cut in half,the gravitational force between these two objects would

• A) decrease by 4.
• B) decrease by 2.
• C) increase by 2.
• D) increase by 4.

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