Question

Suppose that two objects attract each other with a gravitational force of 16 units. If the distance between the two objects is doubled, what is the new force if attraction between the two objects?

Answer 1

4

Step-by-step explanation:

Answer 2

The formula for the gravitational force has (distance)² in the denominator.
That tells us that more distance produces less force, and that the force
shrinks as fast as the square of the distance grows.

Double the distance ==> 1/(2)² as much force = 1/4 the force = 4 units