Two bodies each have a mass 'M'. If the mass of each body is doubled, the force of attraction between the two bodies is: w) twice the original force x) 1/4 the original force y) 4 times the original force z) unchanged

Two bodies each have a mass 'M'. If the mass of each body is doubled, the force of attraction between the two bodies is: w) twice the original force x) 1/4 the original force y) 4 times the original force z) unchanged
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