Question

Which change in the sun's gravity would occur if the sun's reduced by one-half?

A. it would be halved
B. it would be doubled
C. it would be zero
D. it would be unchanged

Answer 1

If the Sun's mass were to be reduced to one-half, the gravitational force it exerts would also be halved. Gravitational force is directly proportional to the mass of the object. Therefore, the correct answer is:

A. it would be halved.