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If the distance between the two objects is tripled, the force becomes ______ as great

publish date: 2024/03/22 20:00:00 UTC

volume_mute
\(\frac13\)
\(\frac{1}{12}\)
\(\frac19\)

Correct Answer

\(\frac19\)

Explanation

Remember the law of gravity

$F \sim \frac{m_1 \cdot m_2}{d^2}$

Reference

Basic Physics: A Self-Teaching Guide

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