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How does distance between two objects affect their gravitational force?

Force increases as distance increases.

Force decreases as distance increases.

Force decreases as distance decreases.

Force is not related to distance.

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Force decreases as distance increases. (2nd choice)

This is a big part of the reason why you're gravitationally attracted
toward the Earth with more force than you are toward Jupiter.

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force decreases as distance increases
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