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If the distance between Earth and the Sun were cut in half, the gravitational force between these two objects would:

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Answer:

Quadruple

Explanation:

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The force is dependent on 1/r^2.  if the new d is 1/2 r, the force would quadruple:  ((1/2)r)^2 = (1/4)r^2

F1 = G(m1m2)/r^2

F2 = G(m1m2)/(1/4)r^2  or 4G(m1m2)/r^2

F2 = 4F1

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