Figure G-2 -Suppose Masses M₁ and M₂ Are Falling Toward Planet M

Multiple Choice

Figure G-2

-Suppose masses M₁ and M₂ are falling toward planet M under gravitational influence. We would find that M₁ falls

A) faster than M_2,
B) as fast as M_2,
C) slower than M₂,
With the result that
D) ocean tides are formed on M.
E) the distance between M₁ and M₂ increases.
F) the distance between M₁ and M₂ decreases.
G) the distance between M₁ and M₂ remains unchanged, but the distance between M and M₁ decreases.