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OpenStudy (daenio):

As the distance from the surface of the Earth increases, the force of gravity Question 2 options: A) increases B) decreases C) stays the same D) may increase or decrease depending on the situation

OpenStudy (daenio):

@Shane_B

OpenStudy (daenio):

I thought it was B).

OpenStudy (shane_b):

The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the distance between the objects (see the equation we've just been using). So as distance increases the force decreases. Just think of how the world will be if the reverse was true!

OpenStudy (daenio):

LOL

OpenStudy (daenio):

Thanks again. :)

OpenStudy (shane_b):

np

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