Two masses m1m1 and m2m2 exert a gravitational force of 12 N onto each other when they are 6 m apart. What will the gravitational force be if the masses are moved closer to be 3 m apart?

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Two masses m1m1 and m2m2 exert a gravitational force of 12 N onto each other when they are 6 m apart. What will the gravitational force be if the masses are moved closer to be 3 m apart?

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48N

Step-by-step explanation:

because as the distance is halfed. the force on the two objects are quadrupled.

Ybdesire answered Aug 29, 2021

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