Physics for IGCSE & O level - Forces And Motion (Section 12 - No. 39)

What is the relationship between the gravitational force and the masses of two objects?
The gravitational force increases as the masses increase.
The gravitational force decreases as the masses increase.
The gravitational force is not related to the masses.
The gravitational force is inversely proportional to the masses.

Explanation

The gravitational force is directly proportional to the masses of the objects; the greater the masses, the stronger the force.

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