Transverse waves occur when a disturbance causes oscillationsperpendicular (at right angles) to the propagation (the direction of energy transfer). Longitudinal waves occur when the oscillations are parallel to the direction of propagation.
The work-energy principle states that an increase in the kinetic energy of a rigid body is caused by an equal amount of positive work done on the body by the resultant force acting on that body. Conversely, a decrease in kinetic energy is caused by an equal amount of negative work done by the resultant force.
Answer:
The gravitational force between them increases by a factor of 4
Explanation:
Gravitational force is a force of attraction between two objects with masses M and m which are separated by a distance R. It is given mathematically as:
Fg = GMm/R²
Where G = Gravitational constant.
If the distance between their centers, R, decreases by a factor of 2, then it means the new distance between their centers is:
r = R/2
Hence,the gravitational force becomes:
Fg = GMm/r²
Fg = GMm/(R/2)²
Fg = GMm/(R²/4)
Fg = 4GMm/R²
Hence,the gravitational force increases by a factor of 4.
