Give reasons for the following- why is the gravitational force always considered to be a 'pull' force?

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Force:
It is defined as a push or a pull acting on an object.
When an objects move away from us it is considered a push effect of the force and when an object changes its direction and moves towards us it is considered a pull effect of the force.
Gravitational force:
The force that acts between two or more masses that are placed at a distance r.(As shown in the diagram)
Gravitational force is a non-contact force.
Gravitational force is always attractive in nature.
For example, the earth pulls every object with mass towards its center.
Therefore due to the attractive nature of gravitational force, it is considered a pull force as it brings two masses close to each other.

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