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  • Understanding Gravity: How Mass Affects Gravitational Force
    The force of gravity between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses. This means:

    * To increase the force of gravity, you need to increase the mass of one or both objects.

    Here's the breakdown:

    * Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation: F = G * (m1 * m2) / r²

    * F is the force of gravity

    * G is the gravitational constant

    * m1 and m2 are the masses of the two objects

    * r is the distance between the centers of the objects

    In simpler terms:

    * If you double the mass of one object, the force of gravity between them will also double.

    * If you double the mass of *both* objects, the force of gravity will quadruple.

    Important Note: While increasing mass increases gravity, it's important to remember that the gravitational force is also affected by the distance between the objects. The further apart they are, the weaker the force of gravity becomes.

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