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Introduction to Forces

Question 5 • AA-F26 Physical Science

If the distance between two objects of the same mass decreased, the force of gravity between them would .

Answer
A
increase
B
decrease
C
remain constant

Explanation

Gravity becomes stronger as the distance between two objects decreases. By Newton’s law of universal gravitation, the force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers, so bringing the objects closer increases the force. Therefore, the force would increase.

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