The earths orbit is oval in shape.explain how the magnitude of the gravitational force between the earth and the sun changes as the earth moves from posititon A to B as shown in the figure??
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Answer:
The gravitational force acting on Earth due to the sun will be maximum at point A and will be less as compared to A at point B.
Explanation:
Gravity is a non-contact force which depends on the distance from the source of gravity. The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the distance from the source of it i.e more the distance from the source of gravity, less is the action of gravity on the body. As distance of Earth from the Sun is minimum at point A and maximum at point B, the gravitational force acting on Earth due to the sun will be maximum at point A and will be less as compared to A at point B.
(Note: Sorry for commenting on your drawing, but the orbit you have drawn is circular instead of oval, so I have taken point A closer than point B.)