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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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