Question

If the distance between two objects is doubled, the gravitational force becomes ______.

Options

• Half

• Double

• One-fourth

• Four times

Answer 1

If the distance between two objects is doubled, the gravitational force becomes one-fourth.

Explanation:

Gravitational force follows the inverse square law (F ∝ 1/r²). When distance doubles, force becomes 1/(2)² = 1/4 of the original.