Question

Choose the incorrect option regarding the gravitational force.

• A. The force acting between two objects are in the same direction but with different magnitudes.
• B. Any object with mass will experience a gravitational force in the presence of other objects with mass.
• C. The force acting between two objects are equal in magnitude and opposite in direction.
• D. It is the force due to which all bodies are attracted towards the centre of the earth.

Answer 1

The correct option is A The force acting between two objects are in the same direction but with different magnitudes.

Gravitation or gravity is a natural phenomenon by which all physical bodies attract each other. Any object with a mass will experience a gravitational force. Since it is attractive in nature, it always tries to pull the objects towards each other. The direction of arrow D represents the gravitational force acting on A due to B. Similarly, the direction of arrow C represents the gravitational force acting on B due to A. The magnitude of the force acting on each other is equal, only the direction differs.