Q15 · 2023 · Paper 1Simple familiar1 mark
QUESTION 15
Two objects experience a gravitational force, F, between them. Calculate the magnitude of the force acting between the two objects if the distance between them was doubled and the mass of one object was doubled. 1
(A)
(B)
(C)
(D)
WORKED SOLUTION
1 markAnswer B
ANSWER
B
Worked solution
From , doubling one mass gives a factor of 2 while doubling separation gives a factor of . Net factor , so option B.
Selects option B.
Worked explanation by QCE Vault; correct option verified against the QCAA answer key.