For the first question regarding the force of gravity and the effects of increasing the distance (r) between two objects:
The correct response is: The force of gravity would decrease.
This is based on the Law of Universal Gravitation, which states that the gravitational force (F) is inversely proportional to the square of the distance (r) between the centers of two masses (m1 and m2) and directly proportional to the product of their masses. Thus, as r increases, F decreases.
For the second question on how to increase the force of gravity:
The correct response is: Increase the mass of m1 or decrease the distance between the objects (r).
Increasing either mass will increase the gravitational force, and decreasing distance will also increase the force of gravity due to the inverse relationship described in the Law of Universal Gravitation.
So to summarize:
- Question 1: The force of gravity would decrease.
- Question 2: Increase the mass of m1 or decrease the distance between the objects (r).
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