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Universal Gravitation Quiz
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Drag each item to the correct location, so that each contribution to the theory of universal gravitation is matched with the scientist responsible for it. (2 points)
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Johannes Kepler Robert Hooke Isaac Newton

used mathematics to prove that gravity increasing with decreasing distance between objects\
first proposed the idea that a force of attraction applied to all objects in space
described the motion of the planets around the sun as elliptical

Answer 1

Here’s how you can match the contributions to the theory of universal gravitation with the correct scientist:

1. Johannes Kepler - described the motion of the planets around the sun as elliptical.
2. Robert Hooke - used mathematics to prove that gravity increases with decreasing distance between objects.
3. Isaac Newton - first proposed the idea that a force of attraction applies to all objects in space.

To summarize:

• Johannes Kepler → described the motion of the planets around the sun as elliptical
• Robert Hooke → used mathematics to prove that gravity increases with decreasing distance between objects
• Isaac Newton → first proposed the idea that a force of attraction applies to all objects in space