Question

Which most acurately describes the relationship between gravity, mass, and distance? A. Gravitational force is not changed by the mass or distance between objects. It is a constant force. B. Gravitational force decreases as the masses of 2 objects decrease and the distance between them decreases. C. Gravitational force increases as the masses of 2 objects decreases and the distance between them increases. D. Gravitational force decreases as the masses of 2 objects decreases and the distance between them increases.

Answer 1

Gravitational force decreases as the masses of 2 objects decreases and the distance between them increases.

Step-by-step explanation:

The force of gravity is the force that depends on the masses and distance between them. The force of gravity is given by :

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

Here,

G is the universal gravitational constant

d is the distance between masses

It is clear that the Gravitational force decreases as the masses of 2 objects decreases and the distance between them increases. So, the correct option is (d).