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The distance between tow objects is increased by 3 times the original distance. How will this change the force of attraction between the two objects?

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Answer:

force of attraction will be increased by 9

Step-by-step explanation:

force of attraction is inversely proportional to square of distance

i.e F= 1/

F=1/3R²

F=1/9R

  • multiply both side by 9

9×F= 9×1/9R

9F= 1/R

so force of attraction is 9 times

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