Gravity Obeys an Inverse Square Relation

question 100

Multiple Choice

Gravity obeys an inverse square relation. This statement implies that the force due to gravity between two masses

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

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