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If the distance between two point masses...

If the distance between two point masses is doubled, the gravitational attraction between them

A

is doubled

B

becomes four times

C

is reduced to half

D

is reduced to a quarter

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The correct Answer is:
D
`F prop (1)/(r^(2))` when `r.= 2r` then `F prop (1)/(4r^(2))`
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