PHYSICS
JAMB 2015 - Question 32
Physics 2015 JAMB Past Questions - Question 32: A force of 200 N acts between two objects at a certain distance apart. The value of the force when the distance is halved is
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Correct Answer
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Explanation
To determine the value of the force when the distance is halved, we can use the inverse square law for gravitational or electrostatic forces. However, since you haven't specified the nature of the force, I'll assume it's a general force.
If the force between two objects is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them, then halving the distance will quadruple the force. Therefore, when the distance is halved, the value of the force will be 4 times greater than the original force.
In this case, if the original force is 200 N, when the distance is halved, the force will be 4 times greater, which is 4 * 200 N = 800 N.
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