Question

Which of the following boxes would have the strongest gravitational pull on a third object positioned at an equal distance from both boxes?

Box A: 100 g
Box B: 10,000 g
A. box b because it has more mass
B. box a because it has less mass
C. box a because it is bigger***
D. box b because it is smaller
check please!! thanks!!

Answer 1

Oh, is it the one in asterisks (C)? If so, I don't think that is right. The sizes of the boxes aren't given, only the masses. Mass and size are two different things.

Answer 2

Because we are talking about gravitational pull, size does not matter. Generally, the more mass something has, the stronger a gravitational pull it has on it's surroundings. Think of the Sun and Earth. The Earth orbits around the sun because the Earth has less mass than the sun and is attracted to it by forces of gravity and maintains its orbits.

Answer 3

what the hell is your problem

Answer 4

Ms. Sue usually says something similar to --> "you had two guesses all ready. Please don't post this again." So, I'm gonna stop here because I've already had 2 guesses and I don't want it to seem like I'm not doing any work. Anyways, great explanation. Thanks for your help!!

Answer 5

No problem. I'm glad I could help. It's process of elimination. You'll get it!

Answer 6

so since you said size does not matter so the object with more mass is the one that has a stronger gravitational pull?? am i right??

Answer 7

Ohhhhhhhh yes

Answer 8

wtf ^^^

Answer 9

If you go to Connections, what are the answers??

Answer 10

I don't see your input as your answer.