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If distance between the two bodies is doubled.then the gravitational force between them will become

A

one-fourth

B

half

C

remains the same

D

double

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A
Since ` F prop 1/r^(2)`
If distance between the two bodies is doubled, then the gravitational force between them will become one -fourth.
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