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The gravitational force between two objects is 45,000 N. What will be the gravitational force between the two objects if the distance between the objects is reduced by one-half?
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The gravitational force between two objects is 45,000 N. What will be the gravitational force between the two objects if the distance between the objects is reduced by one-half?

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180000 N

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Newton's law of gravitation

F= G m1 m2 / r^2

This expression shows that if distance is reduced to half the gravitational force will increase 4 times.

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