Gravitational field lines are oriented toward the object exerting the force. This is because the gravitational force is attractive, acting to pull objects toward the source of the gravitational field. Therefore, the field lines point inward, directing towards the mass that is generating the gravitational field.
How are gravitational field lines oriented?
In a circular pattern
Toward the object exerting the force
Away from the object exerting the force
Perpendicular to the force
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