1 Mass & Distance affect the gravitational forces / attraction (aka-weight) between two objects. ï»¿ 2 Because you are made of matter, you exert gravitational fields. 3  The planet is also made out of matter-and it too exerts gravitational fields. 4  This is why you are attracted to the planet.
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