Unilorin Post-UTME Physics 2023 (Model questions) Question 6

Question 6

Gravitational Field

The gravitational force between two objects depends on

  1. A.the mass of both objects and the distance between them
  2. B.the location of both objects and the mass
  3. C.the volume of both objects and the surface area
  4. D.the surface area only
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (the mass of both objects and the distance between them)

Explanation

Newton's law: F = Gm1m2/r2, so the force depends on both masses and the distance between them.