Gravity Obeys an Inverse Square Relation

question 43

Multiple Choice

Gravity obeys an inverse square relation.What does this statement imply about the force due to gravity between two masses?

• A)It will increase as the distance between the two masses increases.
• B)It will decrease as the square of the distance between the two masses increases.
• C)It will cause the two masses to move in a straight line.
• D)It will cause the two masses to orbit each other.

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