Question

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The earth's orbit is oval in shape. Explain how the magnitude of the gravitational force between the earth and the sun changes as the earth moves
from position 'A' to 'B' as shown in the figure.​

Answer 1

magnitude of gravitational force between the Earth and the Sun at B is greater than that at A

Step-by-step explanation:

Formula of gravitational force:

F = GMm/r^2

(r is the distance between 2 objects)

We see that r(B) < r(A) since at B, the Earth is closer to the Sun than at A

According to the Formula, the smaller r is, the greater F is

So, F(B) > F(A)