This astronaut is on a space walk while orbiting Earth.
The astronaut is wearing a space suit and floating in outer space. Earth is visible below the astronaut.
Question
What would happen to the force of gravity between the astronaut and Earth if the distance between them doubled?
Answer options with 4 options
A.
It would be one-fourth as much.
B.
It would be one-half as much.
C.
It would be two times as much.
D.
It would be four times as much.