Question

1. mass and the gravitational force also have a direct relationship, so if the mass increases, the gravitational force

increases
decreases

1. distance and the gravitational force have an inverse relationship, so if the distance increases, the gravitational force

Explanation:

In physics, Newton's law of universal gravitation states that gravitational force \(F = G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}\), where \(m_1\) and \(m_2\) are masses and \(r\) is the distance between them. When mass increases (while other factors are constant), the gravitational force increases due to the direct - mass relationship. When distance increases (while other factors are constant), the gravitational force decreases due to the inverse - distance relationship.

Answer:

1. A. increases
2. B. decreases