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 decreases.

C.
The pull of gravity on the rocket reverses.

D.
The pull of gravity on the rocket increases.

Answer 1

@Nurali

Answer 2

i know it changes but so i know it will be between B, C, and D

Answer 3

that's where i go blank can you help me plz?

Answer 4

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

Answer 5

so D?

Answer 6

@Nurali

Answer 7

yep may be.

Answer 8

Thanks ^_^

Answer 9

Anytime.