Multiple Choice
Suppose we could magically double the mass of the moon, double the mass of Earth, and double the distance between Earth and the moon, all at the same time. How would this affect the force that the moon exerts on Earth?
A) The force would be multiplied by eight.
B) The force would be doubled.
C) The force would be quadrupled.
D) The force would be unchanged.
E) The force would be halved.
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