Question

the graph shows how the strength of the earths gravitational field varies as the distance from the earths surface increases. which row describes the effect that this has on the mass and on the weight of an object as it moves further away from the earths surface? 4.

Explanation:

• Mass is an intrinsic property of an object and does not change with its position in a gravitational field.
• Weight \(W = mg\), where \(g\) is the acceleration due to gravity (related to the strength of the gravitational field). As the object moves further away from the Earth's surface, the strength of the Earth's gravitational field (and thus \(g\)) decreases. So, \(W\) decreases.

Answer:

C. unchanged, decreases