Question

Gravity Quick Check
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Question
Which change in the sun’s gravity would occur if the sun’s mass were reduced by one-half?(1 point)
Responses

It would be unchanged.
It would be unchanged.

It would be halved.
It would be halved.

It would be zero.
It would be zero.

It would be doubled.

Answer 1

If the sun's mass were reduced by one-half, the gravity exerted by the sun would also be halved. This is because gravitational force is directly proportional to the mass of an object. Therefore, the correct response is:

**It would be halved.**