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Gravitational force

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Definition

The magnitude of the mutual attraction in the scalar form; the force on body 2 due to body 1 in the vector form.

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Collects the attraction that m1m_1 and m2m_2 exert on each other at separation rr.

Effect

If either mass doubles, FF doubles. If rr doubles, FF falls by a factor of four.

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