Question

How are gravitational field lines oriented?

Away from the object exerting the force
In a circular pattern
Perpendicular to the force
Toward the object exerting the force

Answer 1

Gravitational field lines are oriented **toward the object exerting the force**. This means that the lines point in the direction that a test mass would move if placed in the gravitational field, which is always toward the center of the mass creating the gravitational field.