Two objects attract each other gravitiationally. If the distance between their centers is cut in half, the gravitiational force? (choose one best answer) 1. doubles 2. quadruples  3. is cut in half 4. is cut to on fourth

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Two objects attract each other gravitiationally. If the distance between their centers is cut in half, the gravitiational force? (choose one best answer)

1. doubles

2. quadruples 

3. is cut in half

4. is cut to on fourth 

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Write the equation for the gravitational force between two objects.

(FG)initial =(Gm1m2)/r2

Here,

The gravitational constant is "G"

The masses of the two objects are "m1m2"

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