Multiple choice

If the mass of one object is halved as compared to other objects, the force of attraction between them will be

  1. double the previous value

  2. half the previous value

  3. four times the previous value

  4. same as that of the earlier value

  5. one third of the earlier value
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B Correct answer
Explanation

As we know that F = GMm/R2 F is proportional to m. So, if mass is half,  then force is also half  the earlier value. So,  it is correct

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