The figure below shows several objects (A - D) of different masses located on th

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The figure below shows several objects (A - D) of different masses located on the surface of the earth. A. Rank (from greatest to least) the strength of the gravitational force exerted by Earth on each of the objects (A - D). Greatest 1 ____ 2 ____ 3 ____ 4 ____ Least Or, the gravitational force exerted on each object is the same. ____ (indicate with a check mark) Carefully explain your reasoning for ranking this way: B. Rank (from greatest to least) the strength of the gravitational force exerted by each object A - D on the Earth. Greatest 1 ____ 2 ____ 3____ 4 ____ Least Or, the gravitational force exerted by each object is the same. ____ (indicate with a check mark) Carefully explain your reasoning for ranking this way:

Explanation / Answer

A. Ranking Order

1. D (mountain)

2. B (car)

3. C (person)

4. A ( ball)

B. Ranking Order

1. D (mountain)

2. B (car)

3. C (person)

4. D (ball)

Reason -

An object with more mass exerts a greater gravitational force than an object with less mass. The mountain has much more mass than the basketball and so it will exert more force.Earth will also exert more gravitational force on objects with more mass.

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