Answer the following questions with full explanation for each. 1. How is the gravitational force between a pair of planets altered when
a. The mass of one is doubled?
b. The masses of both are doubled?
c. They are twice as far apart?
d. They are three times as far apart?
e. They are ten times as far apart?
2. Evaluate the following statements as TRUE or FALSE and explain why.
a. "The force of the earth's gravity on the space shuttle in orbit is zero".
b. "At the far reaches of the universe, a body will experience zero earth
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no LEO