The Variable R That Appears in the Equation F =

question 67

Multiple Choice

The variable r that appears in the equation F = Gm₁m₂/r² is

• A) the straight-line distance between the centers of the two masses.
• B) the rate at which both objects are moving.
• C) the radius of the first mass.
• D) the radius of the second mass.

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