Here's why:
* Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: The force of gravity between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses. This means if you increase one mass, the force of gravity increases proportionally.
* Formula: The formula for gravitational force is:
F = G * (m1 * m2) / r²
Where:
* F is the force of gravity
* G is the gravitational constant
* m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects
* r is the distance between their centers
* Doubling the Mass: If you double m1, you're essentially multiplying the entire equation by 2, resulting in a doubled force of gravity.
Example:
Imagine two objects with masses of 1 kg each, separated by a certain distance. The gravitational force between them is a certain value. If you double the mass of one object to 2 kg, the gravitational force will also double.
