Question

When the mass of an object decreases, the force of gravity

remains unchanged.
decreases.
increases.

Answer 1

I think it's A because (example) if a basketball and a tennis ball were dropped off a building, gravity would bring them both down at the same time though the basketball has more mass right?

Answer 2

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Answer 3

Oh yah and I will fan and medal :)

Answer 4

I cant sadly im busy but please dont mass tag

Answer 5

I believe you are correct! ♥

Answer 6

D

Answer 7

a

Answer 8

Why D @Alibaby ?

Answer 9

a is right go with your gut

Answer 10

According to the second law of motion, force is equal to the product of mass and acceleration. This means force is proportional to mass. Hence when mass increases, it is understood that force should increase as well. In this case,the answer to this problem is A.

Answer 11

Thanks guys :)

Answer 12

No prob. ♥

Answer 13

http://openstudy.com/updates/52ec11e5e4b0a362a89464d7


It's D my mom told me and the site will help

Answer 14

no direct answers (:

Answer 15

Force (of gravity) = G * m1 * m2 / r^2
where m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects and r is the distance between them
G is a constant that does not change.

If you are on the surface of the earth, r would be the distance to the center of the earth.
if we say m1 is the mass of the earth, then in this problem it does not change.
if we decrease the mass of m2 , say divide it my 2
then the equation shows that F (force) will be divided by 2

in other words, if the mass of an object (in the earth's gravitational field) decreases, then the force also decreases.