How does the force of gravity between 2 bodies change when the distance between them is doubled?
2006-07-03 19:12:52 · 8 answers · asked by mrfr0ggiedudex 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
The formula to find gravity is
Gravitational force (f) = (Gm'm")/r to the power of 2 or r^2
So when the distance r is doubled the gravitational force becomes one fourth of the original force
2006-07-03 19:18:35 · answer #1 · answered by Vatsal S 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
This force F is inverse proportional to the square of the distance d, according to F = GMm/d2. (Newton's gravitation law)
It means, if d is doubled than F is 2^2 times weaker.
2006-07-03 19:18:50 · answer #2 · answered by Thermo 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
the force of gravity... is indirectly proportional to the square of the distance... so.. double distance.. 1/4 gravity
2006-07-03 19:15:25 · answer #3 · answered by ♥Tom♥ 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
F=-G(m1m2/r2)
force diminishes to 1/4 of original force.
2006-07-03 19:20:06 · answer #4 · answered by Iomegan 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The force is INVERSELY proportional to the square of the distance.
Two square is four and its inverse is one by four. So the force is one- fourth of its original value.
2006-07-03 21:24:22 · answer #5 · answered by Pearlsawme 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
it becomes one fourth
2006-07-03 19:24:29 · answer #6 · answered by yoovraj s 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
tom is absolutely right
2006-07-03 19:15:58 · answer #7 · answered by joe b 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
IT LESSENS
2006-07-03 19:15:56 · answer #8 · answered by Penney S 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋