Question

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

Answer:

According to Newton’s law of universal gravitation, as we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us decreases and as we gain mass, the force of gravity on us increases both are the true statement.  

Explanation:

Answer 2

According to Newton’s law of universal gravitation, as we move to higher altitudes, the force of gravity on us decreases and as we gain mass, the force of gravity on us increases both are the true statement.  

Explanation:  

Newton law of universal gravity extends gravity beyond the earth's surface. This gravity depends on the masses directly and inverse to the distance square between their centers.

                                         $F=G \frac{M \times m}{r^{2}}$

Where,

F – Force, G – gravitational constant, M and m – masses in kg, r – distance in meters.

Since force is proportional to the masses of interacting objects. If the mass of any one object increases, gravity between them also gets increased. When moving to higher altitude, force decreases as the distance is inverse proportion to gravity.