-According to the progression shown in the figure above, if the distance between two objects is increased to four times its original value, the gravitational force between the two objects would be _________ times its original value.
A) 1/2
B) 1/32
C) 1/4
D) 1/16
E) 4

Question

-According to the progression shown in the figure above, if the distance between two objects is increased to four times its original value, the gravitational force between the two objects would be _________ times its original value.
A) 1/2 
B) 1/32 
C) 1/4 
D) 1/16 
E) 4

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The gravitational force between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them. If the distance is increased to four times its original value, the gravitational force becomes 1/(4^2) = 1/16 of its original value.

-According to the Progression Shown in the Figure Above, If