How is the gravitational force between two objects affected by changes in the masses of the objects and by changes in the distance between the two objects?
A) The force decreases with increased mass, and decreases with increased distance.
B) The force decreases with increased mass, and increases with increased distance.
C) The force increases with increased mass, and decreases with increased distance.
D) The force increases with increased mass, and increases with increased distance.

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The gravitational force between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.

How Is the Gravitational Force Between Two Objects Affected by Changes