Answer:
B: 1530 N
Explanation:
We know ghat formula for force of gravity is;
F_grav = G•m1•m2/d²
We are told that two clay masses produce a gravitational force of 340N.
Thus;
G•m1•m2/d² = 340
Now, if the distance is divided by 3 and the mass of one is divided by 2, we have;
F_g = (G × m1/2 × m2)/(d/3)²
Thus gives;
F_g = ½(G•m1•m2)/((1/9)d²)
Simplifying this gives;
F_g = (9/2)G•m1•m2/d²
From earlier, we saw that;
G•m1•m2/d² = 340
Thus;
F_g = (9/2) × 340
F_g = 1530 N
