Here's a breakdown:
* Distance: The force of gravity decreases rapidly as the distance between the objects increases. This is an inverse square relationship, meaning if you double the distance, the force becomes four times weaker.
* Mass: The more massive the objects are, the stronger the gravitational force between them. This is a direct relationship, meaning if you double the mass of one object, the force doubles.
This relationship is described by Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation:
F = G * (m1 * m2) / r²
Where:
* F is the force of gravity
* G is the gravitational constant (approximately 6.674 x 10^-11 N⋅m²/kg²)
* m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects
* r is the distance between the centers of the two objects
