Science Common Sense

1350 - What is the relationship between the force of gravity, mass, and distance between two objects?

The relationship between the force of gravity, mass, and distance between two objects is described by Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation. It states:

• The force of gravity between two objects is directly proportional to their masses. (The more massive the objects, the stronger the gravitational force.)
• The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the objects. (The farther apart the objects, the weaker the gravitational force.)

Think of it like this: Imagine two balls with different weights. The heavier the balls, the stronger they pull each other. But if you move them farther apart, the pull becomes weaker.