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tsand2

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When the distance between two stars decreases by one-third, the force between them
 
  A) decreases by one-third.
  B) decreases by one-half.
  C) increases to twice as much.
  D) increases to nine times as much.
  E) none of the above

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The force of Earth's gravity on a capsule in space will lessen as it moves farther away. If the capsule moves to twice its distance, the force toward Earth becomes
 
  A) half.
  B) three-quarters.
  C) one-fourth.
  D) none of the above


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macybarnes

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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


tsand2

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
YES! Correct, THANKS for helping me on my review

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