Question

In the figure, the direction of gravitational force on $m_1$ due to $m_2$ is along

• A. ${\vec{r}}_i$
• B. ${\vec{r}}_2$
• C. $\vec{r}$
• D. $-\vec{r}$

Answer 1

Answer: (C)

As $m_2$ attracts $m_1$ towards itself,
$\therefore$ force is along $r^3$.