To evaluate the statements regarding the gravitational force between Earth, Titan, and other celestial bodies, it's essential to consider the masses and distances involved.
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There is no gravitational force between Earth and Titan.
This statement is false. All objects with mass exert a gravitational force on each other, including Earth and Titan. -
The gravitational force between Earth and Titan is less than that between Earth and Pluto.
This statement could be true or false, depending on the distance and mass of Pluto at a given time. The average distance to Pluto is considerably larger than the distance to Titan, which would likely result in a less gravitational attraction towards Pluto from Earth compared to Titan. -
The gravitational force between Earth and Titan is more than that between Earth and Saturn.
This statement is false. Saturn is significantly more massive than Titan, so the gravitational attraction between Earth and Saturn will be greater than that between Earth and Titan. -
The gravitational force between Earth and Titan is less than that between Saturn and Titan.
This statement is true since Saturn is Titan's parent body and has a much greater mass exerting gravitational force on Titan compared to Earth's gravitational pull on Titan.
Considering these analyses, the correct statement would be:
The gravitational force between Earth and Titan is less than that between Saturn and Titan.
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