Answer
(c) inverse function of distance squared
Work Step by Step
$F_{g}=G\frac{m_{1}m_{2}}{r^{2}}$
From the equation it is evident that the gravitational force is inversely proportional to distance squared.
College Physics (7th Edition)
by Wilson, Jerry D.; Buffa, Anthony J.; Lou, Bo
Published by
Pearson
ISBN 10:
0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13:
978-0-32160-183-4
Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Multiple Choice Questions - Page 258: 15
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