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effects of gravity the strength of the force of gravity depends on mass…

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effects of gravity
the strength of the force of gravity depends on mass and distance. more massive objects exert a greater gravitational attraction than less massive objects. for example, the sun exerts a greater force of gravity on an object than earth has on the same object at the same distance. as distance between objects increases, the force of gravity decreases.
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compare based on only distance, does earth or neptune have a stronger attraction to the sun? check your answer.

Explanation:

Step1: Recall gravity - distance relationship

The force of gravity decreases as the distance between objects increases.

Step2: Compare Earth - Sun and Neptune - Sun distances

Earth is closer to the Sun than Neptune.

Answer:

Earth has a stronger attraction to the Sun based on distance.