Suppose that planet q exists such that it is an identical planet to earth yet orbits the sun at a distance of 5 au. how does the amount of gravitational force exerted on planet q by the sun compare to the amount of gravitational force exerted on earth by the sun

Force on planet Q  =

Explanation:

given,

Planet Q is identical to planet Earth.

Distance of the planet Q is 5 AU

distance between earth and sun = 1 AU

to calculate the gravitational force on the Q by the sun in comparison with the gravity on earth.

we know the equation of gravitation force between two bodies

as planet Q is identical so mass will be same.

so from the above equation we can clearly see that the force is inversely proportional to square of  distance.

force on earth (F e)=

force on planet Q =

on comparison

Force on planet Q  =