Question
Four objects are orbiting a star along the same path. The objects are at the same distance from the star, and their masses are shown in the following image. w. 100kg y. 0.1kg x. 1.0kg z. 10kg
The gravitational force of attraction is strongest between the star and object _______.
A.
Z
B.
W
C.
Y
D.
X
The gravitational force of attraction is strongest between the star and object _______.
A.
Z
B.
W
C.
Y
D.
X
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B. W
Gravitational force F = G(M_star)(m)/r^2, and with the same distance the force is proportional to the object's mass. The largest mass (W = 100 kg) feels the strongest attraction.
Gravitational force F = G(M_star)(m)/r^2, and with the same distance the force is proportional to the object's mass. The largest mass (W = 100 kg) feels the strongest attraction.