Question

the diagrams show objects gravitational pull toward each other. which statement describes the relationship between diagram x and y? gravity attracts only larger objects toward one another. gravity attracts larger objects only if they are close to one another. if the masses of the objects increase, then the force between them also increases. if distance between the objects increases, then the amount of force also increases.

Explanation:

1. Eliminate incorrect options:

• Gravity acts on all objects, not just larger ones, so the first option is wrong.
• Gravity acts on objects regardless of distance (though it weakens with distance), so the second option is wrong.
• Gravitational force decreases as distance increases, so the fourth option is wrong.

1. Analyze diagrams X and Y: The distance between the objects is the same, but the objects in Y have greater mass than in X. The thicker arrows in Y represent a stronger gravitational force, which matches the law of universal gravitation: gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of the masses of the objects.

Answer:

If the masses of the objects increase, then the force between them also increases.