Question

multiple choice question
how does the gravitational force between two objects change if the mass of one of the objects increases?

it does not change.
it increases.
it decreases.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall gravitational force formula

$$F=G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}$$
where $F$ is gravitational force, $G$ is the gravitational constant, $m_1,m_2$ are object masses, $r$ is distance between them.

Step2: Analyze mass impact

If $m_1$ (or $m_2$) increases, with $G, r$ constant, $F$ directly increases.

Answer:

It increases.