Consider the law of gravitational attraction. Two spheres with a mass, M, are attracted to each other by a force, F. If the distance between the two spheres doubles while the masses remain constant, will the force between the two spheres change? If yes, how?

Question

Consider the law of gravitational attraction. Two spheres with a mass, M, are attracted to each other by a force, F. If the distance between the two spheres doubles while the masses remain constant, will the force between the two spheres change? If yes, how?

My answer is: Yes, the force will be weaker.

This is one of the questions where I don't have to go into detail it's just a little short answer. Am I right? Just a quick yes or no. Thank you!

Answer 1

G M1M2 / d^2

double d ----- 1/2*1/2= 1/4 force

Answer 2

why are you guys booing @Damon he gave the right answer

Answer 3

Yes, you are correct. The force between the two spheres will be weaker when the distance between them doubles.

Answer 4

Yes, you are correct. The force between the two spheres will indeed be weaker when the distance between them doubles, while the masses remain constant.