Concept explainers
(a)
To Plot: Force as a function of distance.
(a)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
  
Graph:
  
(b)
Whether the force follows inverse square law.
(b)
Explanation of Solution
Given:
  
Formula used:
As per inverse square law, the physical quantity should vary inversely with square of the distance.
Calculations:
Pick any two values of force and compare them. Then compare the ratio of inverse of corresponding square of the distances.
  
The two ratios do not match and thus, this force does not follow inverse square law.
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