Physics · Gravitation
If, while calculating a planetary orbit, the value of the universal gravitational constant (G) is mistakenly taken as ten times its actual value, what effect will this have on the calculated gravitational force between the planet and the Sun?
- 1The calculated force will be half of the actual value.
- 2The calculated force will be ten times greater than the actual value.✓
- 3The calculated force will be ten times less than the actual value.
- 4The calculated force will remain unchanged.
Correct answer
The calculated force will be ten times greater than the actual value.
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