Two masses m1 and m2 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?

48 N

6 N

24 N

3 N

3 answers

inverse square law
1/2 the distance, so 4 times the force: 48N
Physics U5 L5 Force Predictions Connexus

1. D, 48 N
2. B, 10 N
3. D, −3.15 × 10−¹² N
4. D, The acceleration depends on both the charge and the mass.
5. B, 8 m
Awd0rabłe has the right answers just the wrong choices.