Question

select the correct answer.
according to newtons law of universal gravitation, what is the effect of gravity on two objects as the distance between them increases?
a. the force of gravity increases.
b. the force increases by twice the previous amount.
c. there is no effect on the force of gravity.
d. the force of gravity decreases.

Explanation:

Newton's law of universal gravitation states that the gravitational force \(F = G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}\), where \(G\) is the gravitational constant, \(m_1\) and \(m_2\) are the masses of the two objects, and \(r\) is the distance between their centers. As \(r\) (distance) increases, since \(F\) is inversely proportional to \(r^2\), the force of gravity \(F\) decreases.

Answer:

D. The force of gravity decreases.