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

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

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 distance between objects decreases.
Gravitational force increases as the distance between 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. The theory applies to all objects in the universe.

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

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

The other statements are incorrect. Specifically, gravitational force does not increase with distance; in fact, it decreases as distance increases. Additionally, gravitational force does not increase as the mass of objects decreases; it increases with mass.