If two clay masses produce a gravitational force of 340N, what will be the force if the distance is divided by 3 and the mass of one is divided by 2? 75.56 N
1530 N
510 N
56.67 N

B: 1530 N

Explanation:

We know ghat formula for force of gravity is;

F_grav = G•m1•m2/d²

We are told that two clay masses produce a gravitational force of 340N.

Thus;

G•m1•m2/d² = 340

Now, if the distance is divided by 3 and the mass of one is divided by 2, we have;

F_g = (G × m1/2 × m2)/(d/3)²

Thus gives;

F_g = ½(G•m1•m2)/((1/9)d²)

Simplifying this gives;

F_g = (9/2)G•m1•m2/d²

From earlier, we saw that;

G•m1•m2/d² = 340

Thus;

F_g = (9/2) × 340

F_g = 1530 N