If the distance between two asteroids is doubled,the gravitational force they exert on each other will:
A) also be doubled.
B) be half as great.
C) be one fourth as great.
D) be 1/16 as great.
E) be four times greater.

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The gravitational force between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. Doubling the distance results in the force being reduced to one fourth.

If the Distance Between Two Asteroids Is Doubled,the Gravitational Force