APFIVE Gravitational Force and Mass
A satellite of mass m orbits Earth (mass M) at a distance r from the planet’s center. If the satellite’s mass is increased by a factor of 4 while its orbital radius remains constant, by what factor does the gravitational force between them change?
A
The force would increase by a factor of 2
B
The force would increase by a factor of 4
C
The force would increase by a factor of 16
D
The force would remain the same
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