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

Answer 1

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.