Two Objects Move Toward Each Other Due to Gravity

question 76

Multiple Choice

Two objects move toward each other due to gravity. As the objects get closer and closer, the acceleration of each

• A)increases.
• B)decreases.
• C)remains constant.

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Definitions:

Melanocyte Stimulating Hormone

A hormone involved in pigmentation, produced by the pituitary gland that triggers melanocytes to produce melanin.

Sella Turcica

A saddle-shaped depression in the sphenoid bone of the skull that houses the pituitary gland.

Pituitary

A small gland at the base of the brain, important for controlling growth, metabolism, and the function of other glands in the endocrine system.

Hypothalamus

A region of the brain below the thalamus that coordinates the autonomic nervous system and the activity of the pituitary, controlling body temperature, hunger, and other essential functions.