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How does the force of gravitation between two objects change when the distance between them is reduced to half?

The force between two objects of masses m1 and m2 separated by a distance "r" is given by:

Now according to question,

New distance R' = R/2
So, new force between them F'

The force has become 4× initial Force                                .. Ans

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