A student claims that gravitational fields exist between objects that are not in contact with each
other. She creates a diagram of two figures. The width of the arrows in Figure A and Figure B
represent the strength of the gravitational attraction between two objects.
Figure A
(2kg
10kg
Figure B
2kg
10kg
The student claims the gravitational force is greater between the objects in Figure A. Which
argument best supports her claim?
The diameters of the objects in Figure A are greater than the diameters of the objects in Figure B.
The masses of the objects in Figure A are less than the masses of the objects in Figure B.
The distance between the objects in Figure A is shorter than the distance between the objects in Figure B.
The surface area of the larger object in Figure A is greater than the surface area of the larger object in Figure
B.