1. If you decrease the distance between two celestial objects
1. If you decrease the distance between two celestial objects by a
factor of 4.5, how does the resultant gravitational force between the two objects compare to the original force? The force is ___ times stronger.
Report answer to 2 decimal places.
2. Determine the distance to a galaxy (in Mpc) if it is found to be moving away from us at a speed of 8,000 km/s.
Report answer to 2 decimal places.