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If the mass of one particle is increased by 50% and the mass of another particle is decreased by50%, the force between them is

a
decrease by 25%
b
decrease by 75%
c
increase by 25%
d
does not change

detailed solution

Correct option is A

F1=Gm1m2d2F2=Gm1+m12m2-m22d2=G3m12m22d2=3Gm1m24d2F%=F2F1-1100=3F14F1-1100=-14×100=-25%-ive sign indicates decrease=3F14

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