Which of the following statements about Newton's theory of universal gravitation are true? Select the three correct answers.(2 points)

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

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

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

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

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

Gravitational force increases as the distance between objects decreases.

Answer 1

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

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

The incorrect statements are:

• The theory applies only to objects on Earth (it applies universally).
• Gravitational force increases as mass of objects decreases (this is false; it decreases).
• Gravitational force increases as the distance between objects increases (this is false; it decreases with increasing distance).