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Two identical spheres of radius R made of the same material are kept at a distance d apart. Then the gravitational attraction between them is proportional to

A

`d^(-2)`

B

`d^(2)`

C

`d^(4)`

D

`d`

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The correct Answer is:
A
(a) According to Newton's law of gravitation
`F prop (1)/(d^(2)) or F prop d^(-2)`
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