Multiple choice

If gravity increases when distance decreases, how can the Sun affect Earth 93,000,000 mi. away?

  1. because their masses are so great

  2. because Earth's rotational speed is so fast
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Explanation

Although gravity decreases with distance, the gravitational force also depends on the masses of the objects. The immense masses of both the Sun and the Earth allow for a strong gravitational attraction despite the vast distance between them.

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