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If the distance between two objects of the same mass decreased, the force of gravity between them would
increase
decrease
remain constant
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If the distance between two objects decrease and the masses of the objects remain the same, then the force of gravity between the two objects

Answer:

increases

Step-by-step explanation:

The formula of gravitational force is given as:

F=G Mm/r^2

G = gravitational constant

M, m = Masses of two different objects in which the force is acting.

r = distance between both the objects.

As we can see from the formula that the force of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between both objects.

When the distance between both objects with the same masses decreases the gravitational force between them increases. Hence the correct answer is option B.

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