Question

#7 If the Moon’s mass was suddenly tripled, what would occur to the gravitational force between the Earth and the Moon?
(A) Gravitational force would increase by a factor of 3.
(B) Gravitational force would decrease by a factor of 3.
(C) Gravitational force would increase by a factor of 9.
(D) Gravitational force would decrease by a factor of 9.

Answer 1

Answer:

well it would be (A) Gravitational force would increase by a factor of 3.

Explanation:

because the moon is the only thing that gained mass not the Earth