Question

According to Newton’s law of universal gravitation, which statements are true?

A. As we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us decreases.

B. As we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us increases.

C. As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us decreases.

D. As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us increases.

E. As we move faster, the force of gravity on us increases.

it can be more than one answer

Answer 1

I'm pretty sure it's not C and D, because we can't gain mass (I don't think so), so, I think it might be A and E. (I'm not 100% sure though) Sorry :(

Answer 2

A and D.

Step-by-step explanation:

According to Newton's law of gravitation, the force of gravitation depends on the mass of the two bodies and square of distance between them.

`F=G(mm')/(d^2)`

G is the gravitational constant.

As one moves to higher altitude, force of gravity decreases because distance increases. So, option A is correct.

As one gains mass, the force of gravity on him increases. So, option D is correct.

The force does not depend on the speed of the body.