Question

A body of mass $m$ and another body of mass $M$ are at a distance $d$ apart. Gravitational force between them is proportional to:

• A. $\frac{1}{m}$
• B. $\frac{1}{M^2}$
• C. $\frac{1}{d^2}$
• D. $d^2$

Answer 1

The correct option is C $\frac{1}{d^2}$

From the universal law of gravitation, the gravitational force is expressed as:
$F=\frac{GmM}{D^2}$

So, gravitational force is directly proportional to ​​​​​​​$m,M\&\frac{1}{d^2}$.