Manipulating Mass and Distance to Quadruple Gravitational Force

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To quadruple the gravitational force between two bags of oranges, one can either increase the mass of the bags or decrease the distance between them. Increasing the mass of one bag to four times its original mass will achieve this effect, as gravitational force is directly proportional to mass. Alternatively, reducing the distance between the bags to half of its original distance will also quadruple the force, since gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance. Both methods effectively demonstrate the relationship between mass, distance, and gravitational force. Understanding these principles is crucial for solving related physics problems.
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Two bags, each containing ten oranges of
equal mass, are hung 4.0 m apart. Describe
two situations, one involving mass and the
other involving separation distance, that
would quadruple the gravitational force
exerted by one bag on the other. Explain
your answer

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Move the bags closer together or increase the mass... just a guess
 
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rrosa522 said:
Move the bags closer together or increase the mass..
Sure, but it asks specifically for a quadrupling of the force, so you need state how much to increase mass (one, both?) and how much to change distance by.
 

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