WAEC - Physics (2021 - No. 10)

Which of the sketched graphs above illustrates the correct variation of the gravitational force, Fg between two objects and the distance, d, between the centre

A
B
C
D

Explanation

OPTION B is the correct answer because gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of distance between the two bodies according to Newton's law of universal gravitation.

\( F_g  = G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}\)

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