Question

does the value for gravity increase, decrease, or stay the same as you approach a planet?

Answer 1

Gravity increases as the two objects get closer, and decreases and distance increases. It follows the Inverse Square Law: F=G(M/r^2) where M is the total mass of the objects, and r is the distance between the centers of mass.

Answer 2

F = - G m M / r^2,

where m is the object, M is the planet, r is separation, and G is universal gravitational constant. Product of masses, not their sum, controls.

Answer 3

so in general. as you approach a planet, does the value for gravity increase or decrease?

Answer 4

Oh right, meant to say product. And G is 6.674×10−11 N m2 kg−2

Answer 5

so decrease? im soo confused. sorry

Answer 6

When two things get closer, their gravity increases. Farther, decreases.

Answer 7

ohhh ok thank you soo much!