Here's why:
* Inverse Square Law: The force of gravity follows an inverse square law. This means that the force of gravity is proportional to the inverse of the square of the distance between the objects.
* Distance Matters: If you double the distance between two objects, the gravitational force between them becomes four times weaker (2 squared = 4). If you triple the distance, the force becomes nine times weaker (3 squared = 9).
Example:
Imagine you have two objects, A and B.
* If you bring them close together, the force of gravity between them is strong.
* If you move them farther apart, the force of gravity weakens considerably.
Let me know if you'd like more examples or want to explore the concept further!
