Question

Select all the correct answers.
According to Newton’s law of universal gravitation, which statements are true?
As we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us decreases.
As we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us increases.
As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us decreases.
As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us increases.
As we move faster, the force of gravity on us increases.

Answer 1

1. As we move to high altitude, the force of gravity on us decrease.
2. As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us increase.

Answer 2

The correct statements are as follows -

• As we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us decreases.

- The gravitational force is inversely proportional with the altitude of an object.

- This means we will feel less amount of gravitational force in the higher altitudes.

• As we gain mass, the force of gravity on us increases.

- The gravitational force and the mass of an object are directly proportional with each other.

- Which means,an object with greater mass will face greater amount of gravitational force too.