Question

question 9(multiple choice worth 5 points)
(06.01 lc)
which of the following factors affects the strength of the gravitational force between two objects?
the shape of the objects
the composition of the objects
the temperature of the objects
the distance between the objects

Explanation:

The gravitational force between two objects is governed by Newton's law of universal gravitation, \( F = G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2} \), where \( F \) is the gravitational force, \( G \) is the gravitational constant, \( m_1 \) and \( m_2 \) are the masses of the two objects, and \( r \) is the distance between their centers. The shape, composition, and temperature of the objects do not appear in this formula and thus do not affect the gravitational force. Only the distance (and the masses) affects the gravitational force strength.

Answer:

D. The distance between the objects