By definition, the gravitational force of two objects is given by:
[tex] F = G * \frac{m1m2}{r ^ 2}
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Where,
G: gravitational constant
m1: object number 1
m2: object number 2
r: distance between objects
Suppose that one of the masses is twice its initial value.
We have then:
[tex] F = G * \frac{(2m1)m2}{r ^ 2}
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Rewriting the equation we have:
[tex] F' = 2*(G * \frac{m1m2}{r ^ 2})
F'=2F
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Substituting values:
[tex] F '= 2 (2400)
F '= 4800 N
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Answer:
the gravitational force between the objects if the mass of one object is doubled is:
4800 N
