Question

A new solar system with two planets of equal mass - Planet X and Planet Y - is discovered. Planet X is closest to the sun.

What is the sun's gravitational pull on Planet Y as compared with Planet X?

Answer 1

A.
Because Planet Y is farther from the sun, the sun's gravitational pull on Planet Y is more than the sun's gravitational pull on Planet X.

B.
The sun's gravity repels Planet Y with more force than it repels Planet X, which is why Planet Y is farther away.

C.
Because Planet Y is farther from the sun, the sun's gravitational pull on Planet Y is less than the sun's gravitational pull on Planet X.

D.
The sun's gravitational pull on Planet Y is equal to its gravitational pull on Planet X because distance does not affect the sun's gravity.

Answer 2

force of gravity always depends on the mass and the distance of two objects. according to Newton's universal gravitation, the force of gravity to the product of the masses is directly proportional and inversely proportional to the square of distance between them. Therefore, since planet Y is farther than planet x, it should have a lesser force of attraction with the sun :)

Answer 3

D?

Answer 4

read what i said :) gives you the answer

Answer 5

is it d

Answer 6

i read it aready

Answer 7

no

Answer 8

since planet Y is farther than planet x, it should have a lesser force of attraction with the sun what answer is that

Answer 9

its c

Answer 10

C

Answer 11

oh

Answer 12

yes :)

Answer 13

Thanks

Answer 14

no problem. if you ever need help tag me