Two objects attract each other gravitationally. If the distance between their centers is cut in half, the gravitational force
A) is cut to one fourth.
B) is cut in half.
C) doubles.
D) quadruples
E) remains the same

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The gravitational force between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers. If the distance is cut in half, the force increases by a factor of four (quadruples).

Two Objects Attract Each Other Gravitationally