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2022-05-10

Two objects, with masses m1 and m2, attract each other with force F. If the mass of m1 increased by a factor of two then the new gravitational force would be: 
F/4
2 F
4 F
F/2

Answer & Explanation

heilaritikermx

heilaritikermx

Beginner2022-05-11Added 20 answers

Step 1
Write the mathematical expression for the gravitational force between two masses.
F = G m 1 m 2 R 2
Here,
The distance between the two objects is "R"
hovudverkocym6

hovudverkocym6

Beginner2022-05-12Added 1 answers

Step 2
When the mass increased by a factor of two.
Write the mathematical expression for the gravitational force between two masses.
F = G ( 2 m 1 ) m 2 R 2 = 2 ( G m 1 m 2 R 2 ) 2 F
Hence, the new gravitational force becomes 2F

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