Gravitational force doesn't *change* distance; it's the relationship between mass and distance that determines the strength of the gravitational force. Here's how it works:

* Inverse Square Law: The force of gravity is inversely proportional to the square of the distance between two objects. This means:

* Closer Objects: As objects get closer, the gravitational force between them increases rapidly.

* Farther Objects: As objects move farther apart, the gravitational force between them decreases rapidly.

* Mass: The force of gravity also depends on the mass of the objects. The more massive the objects, the stronger the gravitational force.

Example:

Imagine two planets, A and B. Planet A is twice as massive as Planet B.

* If they are close together: The gravitational force between them will be strong, and the force will be much stronger between Planet A and Planet B than between Planet B and Planet B.

* If they are far apart: The gravitational force between them will be weak.

In summary:

* Distance affects gravity: Gravity weakens as distance increases, following an inverse square law.

* Mass affects gravity: More massive objects exert a stronger gravitational force.

Important Note: Gravity always attracts objects towards each other. It never pushes them apart.