Question

Suppose two objects are gravitationally attracted to each other with some force F. If the mass of object 1 is multiplied by a factor of five and the mass of object 2 is multiplied by a factor of two, what will the new gravitational force be between the objects?

A. F2

B. 1/2F

C. 0.1F

D. 2F/5

E. 5F

J. 10F

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Answer 1

If F = Gm₁m₂/d², and we change m₁ to 5m₁ and m₂ to 2m₂, then the new magnitude of the gravitational force is

F' = G (5m₁) (2m₂) / d²

F' = 10  Gm₁m₂ / d²

but this is really just F' = 10F. So J is the correct choice.

Answer 2

Hi there!

Using Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation:

$\large\boxed{F_g = G\frac{m_1m_2}{d^2}}$

Fg = Force of gravity (N)

G = Gravitational Constant

m₁ = mass of object 1 (kg)

m₂ = mass of object 2 (kg)

d = distance between the objects (m)

There is a direct relationship between the masses of the objects and the resulting force of gravity, so we can plug new values in:

$F_g = G\frac{5m_12m_2}{d^2}} = 10G\frac{m_1m_2}{d^2}} = 10F_g$

Thus, the correct answer is J. 10Fg.