Solve the problem.
-The weight of a body above the surface of the earth is inversely proportional to the square of its distance from the center of the earth. What is the effect on the weight when the distance is multiplied by 4 ?
A) The weight is divided by 16 .
B) The weight is divided by 4 .
C) The weight is multiplied by $16 .$
D) The weight is multiplied by 4 .

Question

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Since weight is inversely proportional to the square of the distance, multiplying the distance by 4 means the weight is divided by $4^2 = 16$.

Solve the Problem 16.16 .16. D) the Weight Is Multiplied by 4

Solve the Problem $16 .$ D) the Weight Is Multiplied by 4