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In Physics / College | 2025-07-04

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Which one of the following accurately describes the universal gravitational law?
A. Every object that has mass attracts other objects within a million-mile radius.
B. Objects with small masses have more gravitational attraction to each other than objects with large masses.
C. As the distance between any two bodies increases, the gravitational force between them decreases.
D. Solid bodies attract other solid bodies, but liquid and gas don't participate in universal gravitation.

Asked by Cmak18

Answer (1)

The most accurate description of the universal gravitational law is that as the distance between any two bodies increases, the gravitational force between them decreases. This encapsulates Newton's principle of gravitation, which describes the attraction between masses. Understanding the formula, F = G(m1 * m2)/r², clearly illustrates this relationship. ;

Answered by GinnyAnswer | 2025-07-04