Question

If two objects are two meters apart, which of these changes will increase the gravitational force between the two objects?

A. decreasing the mass of one object
B. decreasing the mass of both object
C. moving the objects to one meter apart
D. moving the objects to three meters apart

Answer 1

Moving the objects to one meter apart.

Step-by-step explanation:

The gravitational force between tow objects is given by -

`F=G(m_1m_2)/(r^2)`

Where

G is universal gravitational constant

r is distance between masses

It can be seen that the force will increase if we increase the masses or if we decrease the distance between masses.

Here, two objects are two meters apart. If the distance is decreased, the force will increase.

Here, out of 4 options, when the objects moves to 1 meter, the gravitational force will increase. Hence, the correct option is (c).