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Question
Two particles are placed at some distance. If the mass of each of the two particles is doubled, keeping the distance between them unchanged, the value of gravitational force between them will be
Options
4 times
unchanged
Solution
4 times
Explanation:
the gravitational force between the two particles will become 4 times.
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