Answer:
Pressure is more in the open container than the closed one.
Explanation:
The pressure due to the fluid at a depth is given by
Pressure = depth x density of fluid x gravity
So, when the container is open, the atmospheric pressure is also add up but when the container is closed only the pressure due to the fluid is there.
So, when the container is open, the pressure is atmospheric pressure + pressure due to the fluid.
hen the container is closed only the pressure due to the fluid is there.
The conductivity of intrinsic semiconductors, such as silicon and germanium, can be increased when small amounts of group 3A or group 5A elements are added by a process called doping.
a. True
b. False
Answer:
a. True
Explanation:
A semiconductor can be defined as a crystalline solid substance that has its conductivity lying between that of a metal and an insulator, due to the effects of temperature or an addition of an impurity. Semiconductors are classified into two main categories;
1. Extrinsic semiconductor.
2. Intrinsic semiconductor.
An intrinsic semiconductor is a crystalline solid substance that is in its purest form and having no impurities added to it. Examples of intrinsic semiconductor are Germanium and Silicon.
Basically, the number of free electrons in an intrinsic semiconductor is equal to the number of holes. Also, the number of holes and free electrons in an intrinsic semiconductor is directly proportional to the temperature; as the temperature increases, the number of holes and free electrons increases and vice-versa.
In an intrinsic semiconductor, each free electrons (valence electrons) produces a covalent bond.
Generally, a process referred to as doping can be used to increase the conductivity of an intrinsic semiconductor such as silicon or germanium, by adding small amounts of impurities found in group 3A or group 5A elements.
The Lamborghini Huracan has an initial acceleration of 0.85g. Its mass, with a driver, is 1510 kg. If an 80 kg passenger rode along, what would the car's acceleration be?
Answer:
7.9 [tex]\frac{m}{s^{2} }[/tex]
Explanation:
Take the fact that mass is inversely proportional to accelertation:
m ∝ a
Therefore m = a, but because we are finding the change in acceleration, we would set our problem up to look more like this:
[tex]\frac{m_{1} }{m_{2} } = \frac{a_{2} }{a_{1} } \\[/tex]
Using algebra, we can rearrange our equation to find the final acceleration, [tex]a_{2}[/tex]:
[tex]a_{2} = \frac{a_{1}*m_{1} }{m_{2} } \\[/tex]
Before plugging everything in, since you are being asked to find acceleration, you will want to convert 0.85g to m/s^2. To do this, multiply by g, which is equal to 9.8 m/s^2:
0.85g * 9.8 [tex]\frac{m }{s^{2} }[/tex] = 8.33 [tex]\frac{m }{s^{2} }[/tex]
Plug everything in:
7.9 [tex]\frac{m }{s^{2} }[/tex] = [tex]\frac{ 8.33\frac{m}{s^{2} }*1510kg }{1590kg}[/tex]
(1590kg the initial weight plus the weight of the added passenger)
A ball is launched from the ground with a horizontal speed of 30 m/s and a vertical speed of 30 m/s. How long will it take to get to the top of its trajectory? A. 3 seconds B. 4 seconds C. 2 seconds D. 6 seconds
Answer:
A (3 seconds)
Explanation:
Well here we have a type of motion called projectile motion and it is pretty similar to an upside down parabola. The top of the trajectory is the vertex of the parabola and is also when v=0.
Lets identify our givens.
Givens:
Horizontal speed= 30m/s
Vertical Speed= 30 m/s
Since the ball is in freefall after being launched ay=-g(take up to be positive) and ax=0
The ball is launched from the ground so y0=0
Final vertical velocity= 0
This problem is now relatively easy because we only need to find the vertical distance so we can ignore horizontal speed and use
vy=vy0+ayt
Plug in our givens
0=30-10t
solve for t
t=3 seconds
A body of mass 450g changes it speed from 5ms¹ to 25ms¹. what is the work done by the body?
Answer:
135J
Explanation:
So we know ΔKinetic Energy= ΔWork
Kinetic energy=1/2mv²
So Kf-Ki=ΔK
ΔK=1/2*0.45(25²-5²)=135J
135J=ΔWork
If an object, initially at rest, accelerates at the rate of 25m/s2, what will the magnitude of the displacement be after 50s
Answer:
31250 meters
Explanation:
Given data
Intitially at rest, the velocity will be
u= 0m/s
acceleration a= 25m/s^2
Time= 50s
We know that the expression for the displacement is given as
S=U+ 1/2at^2
S= 0+ 1/2*25*50^2
S= 12.5*2500
S=31250 meters
Hence the displacement is 31250 meters
Container A and container B hold samples of the same ideal gas. The volume and the pressure of container A is equal to the volume and pressure of container B, respectively. If Container A has half as many molecules of the ideal gas in it as Container B does, then which of the following mathematical statements is correct regarding the absolute temperatures TA and TB in Container A and Container B. respectively?
A. TA = TB/2.
B. TA = 4TB.
C. TA = TB/4.
D. TA = 2TB.
E. TA = TB
Answer:
A. TA = TB/2.
Explanation:
Since container A has half as many molecules of the ideal gas in it as container B. Therefore, container A will have half the volume of gas as in container B:
[tex]V_A = \frac{1}{2}V_B[/tex]
Now, from Charle's Law:
[tex]\frac{V_A}{T_A}=\frac{V_B}{T_B}\\\\\frac{1}{2}\frac{V_B}{T_A}=\frac{V_B}{T_B}\\\\T_A = \frac{T_B}{2}[/tex]
Hence, the correct option is:
A. TA = TB/2.
In the figure, particle A moves along the line y = 31 m with a constant velocity v with arrow of magnitude 2.8 m/s and parallel to the x axis. At the instant particle A passes the y axis, particle B leaves the origin with zero initial speed and constant acceleration a with arrow of magnitude 0.35 m/s2. What angle between a with arrow and the positive direction of the y axis would result in a collision?
Answer:
59.26°
Explanation:
Since a is the acceleration of the particle B, the horizontal component of acceleration is a" = asinθ and the vertical component is a' = acosθ where θ angle between a with arrow and the positive direction of the y axis.
Now, for particle B to collide with particle A, it must move vertically the distance between A and B which is y = 31 m in time, t.
Using y = ut + 1/2a't² where u = initial velocity of particle B = 0 m/s, t = time taken for collision, a' = vertical component of particle B's acceleration = acosθ.
So, y = ut + 1/2a't²
y = 0 × t + 1/2(acosθ)t²
y = 0 + 1/2(acosθ)t²
y = 1/2(acosθ)t² (1)
Also, both particles must move the same horizontal distance to collide in time, t.
Let x be the horizontal distance,
x = vt (2)where v = velocity of particle A = 2.8 m/s and t = time for collision
Also, using x = ut + 1/2a"t² where u = initial velocity of particle B = 0 m/s, t = time taken for collision, a" = horizontal component of particle B's acceleration = asinθ.
So, x = ut + 1/2a"t²
x = 0 × t + 1/2(ainsθ)t²
x = 0 + 1/2(asinθ)t²
x = 1/2(asinθ)t² (3)
Equating (2) and (3), we have
vt = 1/2(asinθ)t² (4)
From (1) t = √[2y/(acosθ)]
Substituting t into (4), we have
v√[2y/(acosθ)] = 1/2(asinθ)(√[2y/(acosθ)])²
v√[2y/(acosθ)] = 1/2(asinθ)(2y/(acosθ)
v√[2y/(acosθ)] = ytanθ
√[2y/(acosθ)] = ytanθ/v
squaring both sides, we have
(√[2y/(acosθ)])² = (ytanθ/v)²
2y/acosθ = (ytanθ/v)²
2y/acosθ = y²tan²θ/v²
2/acosθ = ytan²θ/v²
1/cosθ = aytan²θ/2v²
Since 1/cosθ = secθ = √(1 + tan²θ) ⇒ sec²θ = 1 + tan²θ ⇒ tan²θ = sec²θ - 1
secθ = ay(sec²θ - 1)/2v²
2v²secθ = aysec²θ - ay
aysec²θ - 2v²secθ - ay = 0
Let secθ = p
ayp² - 2v²p - ay = 0
Substituting the values of a = 0.35 m/s, y = 31 m and v = 2.8 m/s into the equation, we have
ayp² - 2v²p - ay = 0
0.35 × 31p² - 2 × 2.8²p - 0.35 × 31 = 0
10.85p² - 15.68p - 10.85 = 0
dividing through by 10.85, we have
p² - 1.445p - 1 = 0
Using the quadratic formula to find p,
[tex]p = \frac{-(-1.445) +/- \sqrt{(-1.445)^{2} - 4 X 1 X (-1)}}{2 X 1} \\p = \frac{1.445 +/- \sqrt{2.088 + 4}}{2} \\p = \frac{1.445 +/- \sqrt{6.088}}{2} \\p = \frac{1.445 +/- 2.4675}{2} \\p = \frac{1.445 + 2.4675}{2} or p = \frac{1.445 - 2.4675}{2} \\p = \frac{3.9125}{2} or p = \frac{-1.0225}{2} \\p = 1.95625 or -0.51125[/tex]
Since p = secθ
secθ = 1.95625 or secθ = -0.51125
cosθ = 1/1.95625 or cosθ = 1/-0.51125
cosθ = 0.5112 or cosθ = -1.9956
Since -1 ≤ cosθ ≤ 1 we ignore the second value since it is less than -1.
So, cosθ = 0.5112
θ = cos⁻¹(0.5112)
θ = 59.26°
So, the angle between a with arrow and the positive direction of the y axis would result in a collision is 59.26°.
What is the length of the x-component of the vector shown below?
у
6
28°
Answer:
Explanation:
6cos28
=5.3 N
Find the refractive index of a medium
having a velocity of 1.5 x 10^8*
Explanation:
someone to check if the answer is correct
Receptor elétrico 5 pontos Dispositivo que converte energia elétrica em outra forma de energia, não exclusivamente térmica. Exemplos: motores elétricos, ventiladores, liquidificadores, geladeiras, aparelhos de sons, vídeos, celulares, computadores?
Answer:
Electromechanical transducer and Electrical receiver.
Explanation:
Electromechanical transducer is the part of a communication system which converted electrical waves or electrical energy into sound waves. The most common example loudspeaker while on the other hand, Electrical receiver is a device that converts electrical energy into another form of energy, except thermal. Examples are cell phones, computers and television.
A rope, under a tension of 221 N and fixed at both ends, oscillates in a second-harmonic standing wave pattern. The displacement of the rope is given by y = (0.10 m)(sin πx/2) sin 12πt, where x = 0 at one end of the rope, x is in meters, and t is in seconds.
What are:
a. the length of the rope.
b. the speed of the waves on the rope
c. the mass of the rope
d. If the rope oscillates in a third-harmonic standing wave pattern, what will be the period of oscillation.
Answer:
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Explanation:
measurement is essential in our life.justify the statement.
Answer:
Measurements allow people to find their way to new places. Measurements such as miles or kilometers are used by GPS systems to give directions. Time measurements help to create schedules so tasks get done on time. Measurements are used in food as well. Ingredients in recipes have to be measured to make the dish correctly. Serving sizes are a measurement that keep people healthy by showing how much of each food you should eat.
Question 7 of 10
A railroad freight car with a mass of 32,000 kg is moving at 2.0 m/s when it
runs into an at-rest freight car with a mass of 28,000 kg. The cars lock
together. What is their final velocity?
A.1.1 m/s
B. 2.2 m/s
C. 60,000 kg•m/s
D. 0.5 m/s
Answer:
a
Explanation:
you take 32,000kg ÷2.0m
A proton traveling due west in a region that contains only a magnetic field experiences a vertically upward force (away from the surface of the earth). What is the direction of the magnetic field?
South
Explanation:
The magnetic force F on a point charge moving with a velocity v in the presence of a magnetic field B is given by
[tex]\vec{\textbf{F}} = q\vec{\textbf{v}}\textbf{×}\vec{\textbf{B}}[/tex]
and according to the right-hand rule, an upward magnetic force on a proton moving westward is only possible if the magnetic field is directed southward.
A 100-W light bulb is left on for 20.0 hours. Over this period of time, how much energy did the bulb use?
Answer:
Power = Energy/time
Energy = Power xtime.
Time= 20hrs
Power = 100Watt =0.1Kw
Energy = 0.1 x 20 = 2Kwhr.
This Answer is in Kilowatt-hour ...
If the one given to you is in Joules
You'd have to Change your time to seconds
Then Multiply it by the power of 100Watts.
A solid uniform disk of diameter 3.20 m and mass 42 kg rolls without slipping to the bottom of a hill, starting from rest. If the angular speed of the disk is 4.27 rad/s at the bottom, how high did it start on the hill?
A) 3.57 m.
B) 4.28 m.
C) 3.14 m.
D) 2.68 m.
Answer:
A(3.56m)
Explanation:
We have a conservation of energy problem here as well. Potential energy is being converted into linear kinetic energy and rotational kinetic energy.
We are given ω= 4.27rad/s, so v = ωr, which is 6.832 m/s. Place your coordinate system at top of the hill so E initial is 0.
Ef= Ug+Klin+Krot= -mgh+1/2mv^2+1/2Iω^2
Since it is a solid uniform disk I= 1/2MR^2, so Krot will be 1/4Mv^2(r^2ω^2= v^2).
Ef= -mgh+3/4mv^2
Since Ef=Ei=0
Mgh=3/4mv^2
gh=3/4v^2
h=0.75v^2/g
plug in givens to get h= 3.57m
Topic: Chapter 10: Projectory or trajectile?
Projectile range analysis:
A projectile is launched from the ground at 10 m/s, at
an angle of 15° above the horizontal and lands 5.1 m away.
What other angle could the projectile be launched at, with the same velocity,
and land 5.1 m away?
90°
75°
45
50°
30°
Answer:
The other angle is 75⁰
Explanation:
Given;
velocity of the projectile, v = 10 m/s
range of the projectile, R = 5.1 m
angle of projection, 15⁰
The range of a projectile is given as;
[tex]R = \frac{u^2sin(2\theta)}{g}[/tex]
To find another angle of projection to give the same range;
[tex]5.1 = \frac{10^2 sin(2\theta)}{9.81} \\\\100sin(2\theta) = 50\\\\sin(2\theta) = 0.5\\\\2\theta = sin^{-1}(0.5)\\\\2\theta = 30^0\\\\\theta = 15^0\\\\since \ the \ angle \ occurs \ in \ \ the \ first \ quadrant,\ the \ equivalent \ angle \\ is \ calculated \ as;\\\\90- \theta = 15^0\\\\\theta = 90 - 15^0\\\\\theta = 75^0[/tex]
Check:
sin(2θ) = sin(2 x 75) = sin(150) = 0.5
sin(2θ) = sin(2 x 15) = sin(30) = 0.5
At what rate must a cylindrical spaceship rotate if occupants are to experience simulated gravity of 0.58 g
Answer:
w = 1,066 rad / s
Explanation:
For this exercise we use Newton's second law
F = m a
the centripetal acceleration is
a = w² r
indicate that the force is the mass of the body times the acceleration
F = m 0.58g = m 0.58 9.8
F = 5.684 m
we substitute
5.684 m = m w² r
w = [tex]\sqrt{5.684/r}[/tex]
To finish the calculation we must suppose a cylinder radius, suppose it has r = 5 m
w = [tex]\sqrt{ 5.684/5}[/tex]
w = 1,066 rad / s
The cart travels the track again and now experiences a constant tangential acceleration from point A to point C. The speeds of the cart are 10.6 ft/s at point A and 15.6 ft/s at point C. The cart takes 4.00 s to go from point A to point C, and the cart takes 1.80 s to go from point B to point C. What is the cart's speed at point B
Answer:
a) [tex]a_{avg}=1.25ft/s^2[/tex]
b) [tex]v_b=13.35ft/s[/tex]
Explanation:
From the question we are told that:
Speed at point A [tex]v_A=10.6ft/s[/tex]
Speed at point C [tex]v_C=15.6ft/s[/tex]
Time from Point A to C [tex]T_{ac}=4.00s[/tex]
Time from Point B to C [tex]T_{bc}=1.80s[/tex]
Generally the equation for acceleration From A to B is mathematically given by
[tex]a_{avg}=\frac{v_c-v_a}{\triangle t}[/tex]
[tex]a_{avg}=\frac{15.6-10.6}{4.0 }[/tex]
[tex]a_{avg}=1.25ft/s^2[/tex]
Generally the equation for cart speed at B is mathematically given by
[tex]a_{avg}=\frac{v_c-v_a}{T_{bc}}[/tex]
[tex]v_b=v_c-a_{avg}*T_{bc}[/tex]
[tex]v_b=15.6ft/s-(1.25ft/s^2)(1.80)[/tex]
[tex]v_b=13.35ft/s[/tex]
Four toy racecars are racing along a circular race track. The cars start at the 3-o'clock position and travel CCW along the track. Car A is constantly 2 feet from the center of the race track and travels at a constant speed. The angle Car A sweeps out increases at a constant rate of 1 radian per second.
Required:
How many radians θ does car A sweep out in t seconds?
Answer:
in t seconds, Car A sweep out t radian { i.e θ = t radian }
Explanation:
Given the data in the question;
4 toy racecars are racing along a circular race track.
They all start at 3 o'clock position and moved CCW
Car A is constantly 2 feet from the center of the race track and moves at a constant speed
so maximum distance from the center = 2 ft
The angle Car A sweeps out increases at a constant rate of 1 radian per second.
Rate of change of angle = dθ/dt = 1
Now,
since dθ/dt = 1
Hence θ = t + C
where C is the constant of integration
so at t = 0, θ = 0, the value of C will be 0.
Hence, θ = t radian
Therefore, in t seconds, Car A sweep out t radian { i.e θ = t radian }
A rigid tank contains 10 lbm of air at 30 psia and 60 F. Find the volume of the tank in ft3. The tank is now heated until the pressure doubles. Find the heat transfer in Btu.
Answer:
Hence the amount of heat transfer is 918.75 Btu.
Explanation:
Now,
20. How much charge will flow through a 2002 galvanometer
connected to a 40092 circular coil of 1000 turns on a wooden
stick 2 cm in diameter? If a magnetic field B=0.011 T parallel to
the axis of the stick is decreased suddenly to zero?
Answer:
5.76 μC
Explanation:
The induce emf, ε = -ΔΦ/Δt where ΔΦ = change in magnetic flux = NAΔB where N = number of turns of coil = 1000, A = cross-sectional area of coil = πd²/4 where d = diameter of coil = 2 cm = 2 × 10⁻² m and ΔB = change in magnetic field strength = B' - B where B' = final magnetic field = 0 T and B = initial magnetic field strength = 0.011 T. So, ΔB = 0 T - 0.011 T = -0.011 T
So, ε = -ΔΦ/Δt
ε = -NAΔB/Δt
ε = -NAΔB/Δt
Also ε = iR where i = current and R = combined resistance of circular coil and galvanometer = 200 Ω + 400 Ω = 600 Ω (since they are in series)
So, iR = -NAΔB/Δt
iΔt = -NAΔB/R
Δq = -NAΔB/R where Δq = charge = iΔt
substituting the values of the variables into the equation, we have
Δq = -1000 × π(2 × 10⁻² m)²/4 × -0.011 T/600 Ω
Δq = -1000 × 4π × 10⁻⁴ m²/4 × -0.011 T/600 Ω
Δq = 0.011π × 10⁻¹ m²T/600 Ω
Δq = 0.03456 × 10⁻¹ m²T/600 Ω
Δq = 5.76 × 10⁻⁶ C
Δq = 5.76 μC
An audience of 2250 fills a concert hall of volume 32000 m^3. If there were no ventilation, by how much would the temperature of the air rise over a period of 2.0 h due to the metabolism of the people (70 W/person)?
how did kepler discoveries contribute to astronomy
Answer:
They established the laws of planetary motion. They explained how the Sun rises and sets. They made astronomy accessible to people who spoke Italian.
Explanation:
A block of mass M is connected by a string and pulley to a hanging mass m.
The coefficient of kinetic friction between block M and the table is 0.2, and also, M = 20 kg, m = 10 kg.
b. Find the acceleration of the system and tensions on the string.
c. How far will block m drop in the first seconds after the system is released?
d. How long will block M move during the above time?
e. At the time, calculate the velocity of block M
f. Find out the deceleration of block M if the connection string is removal by cutting after the first second. Then, calculate the time taken to contact block M and pulley
How far will block m drop in the first seconds after the system is released?
(b) Use Newton's second law. The net forces on block M are
• ∑ F (horizontal) = T - f = Ma … … … [1]
• ∑ F (vertical) = n - Mg = 0 … … … [2]
where T is the magnitude of the tension, f is the mag. of kinetic friction between block M and the table, a is the acceleration of block M (but since both blocks are moving together, the smaller block m also shares this acceleration), and n is the mag. of the normal force between the block and the table.
Right away, we see n = Mg, and so f = µn = 0.2Mg.
The net force on block m is
• ∑ F = mg - T = ma … … … [3]
You can eliminate T and solve for a by adding [1] to [3] :
(T - 0.2Mg) + (mg - T ) = Ma + ma
(m - 0.2M) g = (M + m) a
a = (10 kg - 0.2 (20 kg)) (9.8 m/s²) / (10 kg + 20 kg)
a = 1.96 m/s²
We can get the tension from [3] :
T = m (g - a)
T = (10 kg) (9.8 m/s² - 1.96 m/s²)
T = 78.4 N
(c/d) No time duration seems to be specified, so I'll just assume some time t before block M reaches the edge of the table (whatever that time might be), after which either block would move the same distance of
1/2 (1.96 m/s²) t
(e) Assuming block M starts from rest, its velocity at time t is
(1.96 m/s²) t
(f) After t = 1 s, block M reaches a speed of 1.96 m/s. When the string is cut, the tension force vanishes and the block slows down due to friction. By Newton's second law, we have
∑ F = -f = Ma
The effect of friction is constant, so that f = 0.2Mg as before, and
-0.2Mg = Ma
a = -0.2g
a = -1.96 m/s²
Then block M slides a distance x such that
0² - (1.96 m/s²) = 2 (-1.96 m/s²) x
x = (1.96 m/s²) / (2 (1.96 m/s²))
x = 0.5 m
(I don't quite understand what is being asked by the part that says "calculate the time taken to contact block M and pulley" …)
Meanwhile, block m would be in free fall, so after 1 s it would fall a distance
x = 1/2 (-9.8 m/s²) (1 s)
x = 4.9 m
A car is moving with a velocity of45m/s. Is brought to rest in 5s.the distance travelled by car before it comes to rest is
Answer:
The car travels the distance of 225m before coming to rest.
Explanation:
v = 45m/s
t = 5s
Therefore,
d = v*t
= 45*5
= 225m
A 1640 kg merry-go-round with a radius of 7.50 m accelerates from rest to a rate of 1.00 revolution per 8.00 s. Estimate the merry-go-round as a solid cylinder and determine the net work needed for this acceleration.
Solution :
Given data :
Mass of the merry-go-round, m= 1640 kg
Radius of the merry-go-round, r = 7.50 m
Angular speed, [tex]$\omega = \frac{1}{8}$[/tex] rev/sec
[tex]$=\frac{2 \pi \times 7.5}{8}$[/tex] rad/sec
= 5.89 rad/sec
Therefore, force required,
[tex]$F=m.\omega^2.r$[/tex]
[tex]$$=1640 \times (5.89)^2 \times 7.5[/tex]
= 427126.9 N
Thus, the net work done for the acceleration is given by :
W = F x r
= 427126.9 x 7.5
= 3,203,451.75 J
This diagram shows the magnetic field lines near the ends of two magnets. There is an error in the diagram.
Two bar magnet with the north pole of one near the south pole of the second. field lines are leaving the north pole and bent away from the south pole of the other. Field lines are leaving the south pole of one and bending away from the north pole of the other.
Which change will correct the error in the diagram?
a)changing the N to S
b)reversing the arrows on the left to point toward the N
c)changing the S to N
d)reversing the arrows on the right to point toward the S
Answer:
changing the N to S. that's how the error will be corrected
Answer:
C is the correct answer
Explanation:
i took the test
An electron moving in the y direction, at right angles to a magnetic field, experiences a magnetic force in the -x direction. The direction of the magnetic field is in the
Answer:
The direction of magnetic field is along + Z axis.
Explanation:
The direction of motion of electron is along y axis.
The magnetic force is along - X axis.
The force on the charged particle moving in the magnetic field is
[tex]\overrightarrow{F} = q (\overrightarrow{v}\times \overrightarrow{B})\\\\- F \widehat{i} = - q (v \widehat{j}\times \overrightarrow{B})\\[/tex]
So, the direction of the magnetic field is along + Z axis.
what will be the gravitational force between two heavenly bodies if the masses of both are tripled keeping the distance between them constant
Answer:
If the mass of one of the objects is tripled, then the force of gravity between them is tripled. ... Since gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the separation distance between the two interacting objects, more separation distance will result in weaker gravitational forces