The distance between twin satellites that were originally 150 meters apart are now 300 meters apart. which best describes the gravitational force between the twin satellites? a) it increased by 1/2 b) it decreased by 1/4 c) it increased by a factor of 2 d) it decreased by a factor of 4

Answer : (B) it decreased by 1/4

Explanation :

It is given that :

The distance between twin satellites that were originally 150 meters apart are now 300 meters apart.

When the satellites are 150 m apart then the gravitational force is :

..........(1)

Similarly, when the satellites are 300 m apart then the gravitational force is :

...........(2)

From eq (1) and (2)

So, the gravitational force between the twin satellites is decreased by 1/4.

Hence, the correct option is (b).

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