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If the distance between two masses is tripled, the gravitational force becomes:
A1/3
B1/6
C1/9
D3 times
✓ Correct Answer: C — 1/9
Force follows 1/d^2 law. If d becomes 3d, then force becomes 1/(3^2) = 1/9.
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