11) Understanding Gravitational Forces Between Maricela and Joaquim
Maricela and Joaquim's Gravitational Forces
Maricela and Joaquim are standing on the floor very close to each other but not touching. In this scenario, we need to determine which statement is true about the forces that are present between them.
A) The is a large gravitational repulsion between the two students.
B) There is a large gravitational attraction between the two students.
C) There is a small gravitational repulsion between the two students.
D) There is a small gravitational attraction between the two students.
Answer:
D
Explanation:
Anything with mass has gravitational attraction. Maricela and Joaquim both have mass, which means they have gravitational attraction towards one another. The reason they are not touching or getting closer is because both of them have only a tiny amount of gravitational pull compared to massive celestial bodies like the sun or moon.
Thus, the correct answer is D because there is a small gravitational attraction between Maricela and Joaquim. It is important to note that "gravitational repulsion" is not a valid concept in physics.
Is it true that Maricela and Joaquim have a small gravitational attraction towards each other even though they are not touching? Yes, that is correct. Despite not touching, Maricela and Joaquim still have a small gravitational attraction due to their masses.