Question
Jan Villaroel
Topic: Physics Posted 6 months ago
The gravitational attraction A between two masses varies inversely with the square of the distance between them. If the force of attraction

The gravitational attraction A between two masses varies inversely with the square of the distance between them. If the force of attraction is 4 lb when the masses are 3 ft apart, what is the attraction when the masses are 6 ft apart?


Answers
What are best answers and total votes?
Best Answer
No Votes
Vote
SignIn to Vote
Koala Tutor
Jun 11, 2024
Koala Ai Support

The formula for gravitational attraction is A = k / d^2, where A is the attraction, d is the distance, and k is a constant.

First, we can find the constant k when A = 4 lb and d = 3 ft.

4 = k / 3^2
4 = k / 9
k = 4 * 9
k = 36

Then, we can find the attraction A when d = 6 ft.

A = 36 / 6^2
A = 36 / 36
A = 1 lb

So, the attraction when the masses are 6 ft apart is 1 lb.

Koala Tutor Got a question with my answer?
Message Me