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If the distance between Sun and Earth is made two third times of the present value, then gravitational force between them will become(A) 4/9 times(B) 2/3 times(C) 1/3 times(D) 9/4 times

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Correct option is: (D) \(\frac{9}{4}\) times

Gravitational Force

\(F = \frac{G \ m_1m_2}{r^2}\)

\(\frac{F_2}{F_1} = \left(\frac{r_1}{r_2}\right)^2\)

\(\frac{F_2}{F_1} = \left(\frac{r_1}{\frac{2}{3}r_1}\right)^2\)

\(\frac{F_2}{F_1} = \frac{9}{4}\)

\(\implies F_2 = \frac{9}{4} \ F_1\)

Correct option is: (D) \(\frac{9}{4}\) times



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