Here's why:
* Inverse Square Law: The force of gravity follows an inverse square law. This means that the force is proportional to the inverse of the square of the distance between the objects.
* Mathematical Expression: If 'F' is the gravitational force, 'G' is the gravitational constant, 'm1' and 'm2' are the masses of the objects, and 'r' is the distance between them, the formula is:
F = G * (m1 * m2) / r²
* Implication: As 'r' (the distance) increases, the denominator (r²) gets larger, causing the overall force 'F' to become smaller.
In simpler terms: Imagine you have two magnets. When they are close together, they attract strongly. As you pull them further apart, the attraction weakens. Gravity works similarly, becoming weaker as the objects are separated.
