Two objects are attracted to each other. Let's say the attractive force between them is 'F'. If the only change is you double the distance between those two objects, how would that affect the force acting on them? (a) 2x stronger (b) 1/4x stronger (c) 4x stronger (d) 1/2 as strong

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Two objects are attracted to each other. Let's say the attractive force between them is 'F'. If the only change is you double the distance between those two objects, how would that affect the force acting on them? (a) 2x stronger (b) 1/4x stronger (c) 4x stronger (d) 1/2 as strong
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