According to the Inverse Square Law, the Force Due to Gravity

question 23

Multiple Choice

According to the inverse square law, the force due to gravity between two masses will ____.

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

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