Answer to Question #220590 in Physics for ran li

Question

The Lab question: https://phet.colorado.edu/en/simulation/gravity-force-lab

1. Use the slider on the right-hand side of the screen to increase the mass of m1. Does the gravitational force between the two masses increase, decrease, or remain the same?

2. Decrease the mass of m1. Does the gravitational force increase, decrease, or remain the same?

3. Use the second slider to increase the mass of m2. Does the gravitational force increase, decrease, or remain the same?

4. Decrease the mass of m2. Does the gravitational force increase, decrease, or remain the same?

5. Click on either one of the two masses and drag it so they are closer together. Does the gravitational force increase, decrease, or remain the same?

Answer 1

1. Increases.

2. Decreases.

3. Increases.

4. Decreases.

5. Increases.