Question

newtons law of universal gravitation tells us that the greater the ____ of the objects and the ___ they are to each other, the greater the gravitational attraction between them. sir isaac newton explained that ocean tides result from the gravitational attraction of the sun and moon on the earth. so gravity ______ with distance and this change in the force of gravity over distance is known as tidal force.

Explanation:

Newton's law of universal gravitation formula is $F=G\frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}$, where gravitational force depends on mass of objects and their distance: larger mass and smaller distance increase attraction. Gravity weakens as distance increases, which creates tidal forces.

Answer:

1. mass
2. closer
3. decreases