Question

Which of the following statements about Newton's theory of universal gravitation are true? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)
Responses

The theory applies to all objects in the universe.
The theory applies to all objects in the universe.

The theory applies only to objects on Earth.
The theory applies only to objects on Earth.

Gravitational force increases as mass of objects decreases.
Gravitational force increases as mass of objects decreases.

Gravitational force increases as the distance between objects increases.
Gravitational force increases as the distance between objects increases.

Gravitational force increases as the mass of objects increases.
Gravitational force increases as the mass of objects increases.

Gravitational force increases as the distance between objects decreases.
Gravitational force increases as the distance between objects decreases.

Answer 1

The three correct statements about Newton's theory of universal gravitation are:

1. **The theory applies to all objects in the universe.**
2. **Gravitational force increases as the mass of objects increases.**
3. **Gravitational force increases as the distance between objects decreases.**

These statements reflect the fundamental principles of Newton's law of universal gravitation, which states that every mass attracts every other mass, and the gravitational force is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.