Question

question 7 of 24 how does the gravitational force between two objects change if the mass of one of the objects is doubled? a. the gravitational force increases by a factor of 4. b. the gravitational force decreases by a factor of 4. c. the gravitational force decreases by half. d. the gravitational force doubles.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall gravitational force formula

$F = G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}$

Step2: Double one mass (e.g., $m_1$→$2m_1$)

$F_{\text{new}} = G\frac{(2m_1)m_2}{r^2} = 2F_{\text{original}}$

Answer:

D. The gravitational force doubles.