Gravitation · Class 9 · CBSE Science
If the mass of both objects interacting gravitationally is doubled while keeping the distance between them constant, the gravitational force between…
Practice question from Gravitation (Class 9 · CBSE Science), with the correct answer and a step-by-step solution.
easy · MCQ · Q-65F821
If the mass of both objects interacting gravitationally is doubled while keeping the distance between them constant, the gravitational force between them will:
- A.remain the same
- B.double
- C.quadrupleCorrect answer
- D.be halved
Solution
The gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of their masses (). If both masses are doubled ( and ), the product becomes , thereby quadrupling the gravitational force.
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