The gravitational force between two masses kept in air at a certain distance is $x$ N. The same two masses are now kept in water and the distance between them are same. The gravitational force between these masses in water is $y$ N. Then

x > y

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x < y

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x = y

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Solution

The correct option is C $x = y$
Gravitation is a universal law and is independent of the medium between the two bodies.
Hence the gravitational force in both mediums would be equal.
$x = y$ .
Option C is correct.

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