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An object has a weight W when it is on the surface of a planet of radius R. What will be the gravitational force on the object after it has
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An object has a weight W when it is on the surface of a planet of radius R. What will be the gravitational force on the object after it has been moved to a distance of 4R from the center of the planet?
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Answer:
W/16
Explanation:
The force of gravity, W = mg = GMm/R²
When R increases by a factor of four, W decreases by 4² or 16.