Gravitational attraction is a natural phenomenon in which objects with mass are attracted to each other. This is due to the force of gravity, which is a fundamental force of nature that exists between all objects with mass.
Gravitational attraction works by the principle of mass attracting mass. The larger an object's mass, the stronger its gravitational pull. This pull is also dependent on the distance between the two objects, with the force decreasing as the distance between them increases.
The cause of gravitational attraction is the curvature of space and time by mass. According to Einstein's theory of general relativity, mass causes a distortion in the fabric of space-time, creating a gravitational field that pulls objects towards it.
The effects of gravitational attraction can be seen in the orbits of planets around the sun, the formation of galaxies, and the tides on Earth. It is also responsible for keeping objects on the surface of the Earth and for the spherical shape of planets and stars.
As a fundamental force, gravitational attraction cannot be directly manipulated. However, its effects can be altered through the use of other forces, such as electromagnetic and nuclear forces, to achieve desired results, such as launching satellites into orbit or landing spacecraft on other planets.