Gravity obeys the inverse square law, which implies that the gravitational force of one body on another will be ____ times stronger at two meters than at six meters apart.
A) 2
B) 3
C) 4
D) 9
E) 10

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The inverse square law states that the gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between two objects. Therefore, if the distance is reduced to one-third (from six meters to two meters), the force increases by the square of three (3^2), which is 9 times stronger.

Gravity Obeys the Inverse Square Law, Which Implies That the Gravitational