Question

Which statement about the development of Newton's theory of universal gravitation is correct?(1 point) Responses The ideas of scientists such as Nicolaus Copernicus and Robert Hooke contradicted Newton's theory of universal gravitation. The ideas of scientists such as Nicolaus Copernicus and Robert Hooke contradicted Newton's theory of universal gravitation. Johannes Kepler and Isaac Newton worked together to define gravity as a force on Earth. Johannes Kepler and Isaac Newton worked together to define gravity as a force on Earth. Isaac Newton was the first scientist to propose the idea that gravity increases as distance between objects decreases. Isaac Newton was the first scientist to propose the idea that gravity increases as distance between objects decreases. Isaac Newton described the existence of gravitational force mathematically, but he built upon the ideas of other scientists before him

Answer 1

The correct statement about the development of Newton's theory of universal gravitation is: "Isaac Newton described the existence of gravitational force mathematically, but he built upon the ideas of other scientists before him."

This is accurate as Newton's work was influenced by the earlier contributions of scientists like Johannes Kepler, who formulated the laws of planetary motion, and Galileo, who studied the mechanics of motion. Newton's formulation of gravity mathematically synthesized these ideas and added his own insights.