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The gravitational force between two objects is 100 N. What would be the force of gravity between them if the mass of one of the objects is tripled and the distance between them is doubled?

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Final answer:

The force of gravity between the objects would be nine-fourths or 2.25 times the original force.

Step-by-step explanation:

The force of gravity between two objects can be calculated using the equation F = G * ((m1 * m2) / r^2), where F is the gravitational force, G is the gravitational constant, m1 and m2 are the masses of the objects, and r is the distance between the objects.

If the mass of one of the objects is tripled and the distance between them is doubled, the force of gravity between them would be:

F' = G * (((3 * m) * m) / (2r)^2) = G * (9 * (m * m) / (4 * r^2)) = (9/4) * (G * ((m * m) / r^2)) = (9/4) * F.

Therefore, the force of gravity between the objects would be nine-fourths or 2.25 times the original force.

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