Question

If the distance between two objects decreased, which of the following changes could keep the force of gravity between the two objects the same?
A. Increasing the mass of one of the objects.
B. Decreasing the mass of one of the objects.
C. Increasing the velocity of one of the objects.
D. Decreasing the velocity of one of the objects.

Answer 1

I think this one may be A or B im not sure which though

Answer 2

I think it is A

Answer 3

Go for it

Answer 4

If the distance decreases, what happens?

Answer 5

I don't really know

Answer 6

Do you think if Earth got closer to the Sun, it’s gravitational pull would be stronger?

Answer 7

Yes probably

Answer 8

I believe we explored the relationship between gravitational force, distance, and mass last week. But a quick review:

Gravitational force has an inverse relationship with the distance. If you decrease the distance between two objects, the gravitational pull increases.

In contrast, gravitational pull is directly proportional to the mass of the objects involved. If you decrease the mass, the gravitational pull also decreases.

Answer 9

So if you decrease the distance, the gravitational force goes up. How do you counter this in order to keep gravity the same?

Answer 10

If the gravitational force went up due to the decreased distance, how would we decrease that force back to what it was, keeping gravity the same?

Answer 11

This is in relation to mass

Answer 12

@Mal87