A rocket blast off and moves away from the earth. How is the rocket affected by the earth's gravitational pull as it gets further away?

A.
The pull of gravity on the rocket remains constant.

B.
The pull of gravity on the rocket increases.

C.
The pull of gravity on the rocket decreases.

D.
The pull of gravity on the rocket reverses.

Question

A rocket blast off and moves away from the earth. How is the rocket affected by the earth's gravitational pull as it gets further away? 	
	
 
A.
	The pull of gravity on the rocket remains constant.
	
 
B.
	The pull of gravity on the rocket increases.
	
 
C.
	The pull of gravity on the rocket decreases.
	
 
D.
	The pull of gravity on the rocket reverses.

aravindg · Answer

Any ideas?

anonymous · Answer

Force = G m M / r^2
m = mass of rocket
M = mass of the Earth
r= distance of rocket from Earth's center.
G = gravitational constant

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