Which of the following statements best describes the force of Earth's gravity on a rocket moving upward?
A)The gravitational force is constant for all altitudes.
B)The gravitational force is weaker when the rocket is higher.
C)The gravitational force is stronger when the rocket is higher.
D)The gravitational force is zero when the altitude is greater than 10,000 miles.

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The gravitational force decreases as the distance from the Earth increases, according to the law of universal gravitation. Therefore, as a rocket moves upward and away from Earth, the gravitational force it experiences becomes weaker.

Which of the Following Statements Best Describes the Force of Earth's