Which of the following is the best definition of Newton's theory of universal gravitation?(1 point)

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Every object attracts every other object in the universe, with a force that increases as the objects' masses decrease and the distance between them increases.
Every object attracts every other object in the universe, with a force that increases as the objects' masses decrease and the distance between them increases.

Every object attracts every other object in the universe, with a force that increases as the objects' masses increase and the distance between them decreases.
Every object attracts every other object in the universe, with a force that increases as the objects' masses increase and the distance between them decreases.

Every object is attracted to the Earth with a force that increases with increasing mass and distance.
Every object is attracted to the Earth with a force that increases with increasing mass and distance.

Every object is pulled downward with a force that increases as the height from which an object is dropped increases.

Answer 1

The best definition of Newton's theory of universal gravitation among the options provided is:

"Every object attracts every other object in the universe, with a force that increases as the objects' masses increase and the distance between them decreases."

This accurately reflects the principles of Newton's law of universal gravitation, which states that the gravitational force between two objects is directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.