SOLUTION: The magnetic force between an iron object and a magnet varies inversely as the square of the distance. The force generated by a magnet on the refrigerator door with a 3 cm gap is

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Question 1085204: The magnetic force between an iron object and a magnet varies inversely as the square of the distance.
The force generated by a magnet on the refrigerator door with a 3 cm gap is 2 lbs.
What would the force be with a 1 cm gap?
Thank you for your time and help.
Answer by Alan3354(69443) About Me  (Show Source):
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1/3 the distance --> 9 times the force.