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If the masses of the Earth and Sun suddenly double, the gravitational force between them will

A

remain the same

B

increase 2 times

C

increase 4 times

D

decrese 2 times

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The correct Answer is:
C
`F=(GMm)/(r^2)`
`F'=(G(2M)(2m))/(r^2)`
`=(4GMm)/(r^2)`
`=4F`
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