NEET Physics Universal Law of Gravitation Assertion Reason Question
Assertion (A): The gravitational force between two point masses decreases as the distance between them increases.
Reason (R): The gravitational force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the masses.
Both A and R are true, and R is the correct explanation of A.
Both A and R are true, but R is not the correct explanation of A.
A is true, but R is false.
A is false.
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to the Universal Law of Gravitation, the force is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between the masses, which explains why the force decreases as distance increases.
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