If the mass of the Sun were doubled and Jupiter remained at its present distance, the gravitational force the Sun exerted on Jupiter would
A) be 16 times its present value.
B) stay the same.
C) be 4 times its present value.
D) be twice its present value.

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses involved. If the mass of the Sun is doubled, the gravitational force would also double, assuming the distance remains constant.

If the Mass of the Sun Were Doubled and Jupiter