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Newton's law of gravitation is universal...

Newton's law of gravitation is universal because

A

it is always attractive.

B

it acts on all heavenly bodies and particles.

C

it acts on all masses at all the distances and is not affected by the medium.

D

it is accepted by all the scientist.

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  • Newton __ the laws of gravitation.

    A
    was discovered
    B
    had discovered
    C
    discovered
    D
    discovering

  • Newton's law og gravitation holds good for

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    B
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    C
    big bodies only
    D
    all types of bodies

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