Question
How are gravitational field lines oriented?
A Toward the object exerting the force
B Away from the object exerting the force
C) Perpendicular to the force
(D) In a circular pattern
A Toward the object exerting the force
B Away from the object exerting the force
C) Perpendicular to the force
(D) In a circular pattern
Answers
GPT-4o mini
Gravitational field lines are oriented **A) Toward the object exerting the force**.
Gravitational field lines represent the direction of the gravitational force experienced by a mass placed within the field. Since gravity is an attractive force, the lines point towards the mass that is creating the gravitational field.
Gravitational field lines represent the direction of the gravitational force experienced by a mass placed within the field. Since gravity is an attractive force, the lines point towards the mass that is creating the gravitational field.