Question

The gravitational force between two particles separated by distance r varies as ............ .​

Answer 1

Explanation:

Gravitational force =

r

2

Gm

1

m

2

where m

1

and m

2

are the masses of the two bodies .

we observe that m

1

,m

2

and G (gravitational constant) are constants

⟹ Gravitational force is inversely proportional to square of the distance between the two bodies

That is,

G∝

r

2

1

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Answer 2

Explanation:

Gravitational force =

r 2

Gm 1

m 2

where m 1 and m 2

are the masses of the two bodies .

we observe that m 1

,m 2

and G (gravitational constant) are constants

⟹ Gravitational force is inversely proportional to square of the distance between the two bodies

That is,

G∝ r 2 1