Which of the following statements about Newton's theory of universal gravitation are true? Select the three correct answers.(3 points)

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

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

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

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

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

Gravitational force increases as the mass of objects increases.

Answer 1

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

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

The first statement correctly describes the inverse relationship between gravitational force and distance; as distance decreases, gravitational force increases. The second statement highlights the universal applicability of the theory. The third statement indicates that greater mass leads to a stronger gravitational force.

The other statements provided are false.