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Two identical spheres are placed in contact with each other. The force of gravitation between the spheres will be proportional to ( R = radius of each sphere)

A

R

B

`R^(2)`

C

`R^(4)`

D

`1//R^(2)`

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The correct Answer is:
c

`F=("GMn")/(R^(2))=(G((4)/(3)piR^(3)rho)^(2))/((2R^(2)))prop (R^(6))/(R^(2))prop R^(4).`
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