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How was the phenomenon of gravitation discovered?
How was the phenomenon of gravitation discovered?
- By studying the movement of planets
- By analyzing the behavior of birds in flight
- By conducting experiments in a laboratory
- By observing an apple fall from a tree (correct)
What did Sir Isaac Newton conclude about the apple falling vertically downward?
What did Sir Isaac Newton conclude about the apple falling vertically downward?
- Gravity only affects apples and not other objects
- Apples have a natural tendency to move downward
- There is a magnetic field around the apple
- Earth is attracting the apple towards itself (correct)
In which direction did Sir Isaac Newton suggest the attractive force from the earth was directed?
In which direction did Sir Isaac Newton suggest the attractive force from the earth was directed?
- Towards the center of the earth (correct)
- Away from the center of the earth
- Sideways along the surface of the earth
- Upwards against gravity
Why did Newton wonder why apples fall vertically downward?
Why did Newton wonder why apples fall vertically downward?
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What did the figure in the text illustrate about the gravitational force between the Earth and the moon?
What did the figure in the text illustrate about the gravitational force between the Earth and the moon?
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How did Newton come to the conclusion that Earth must be attracting the apple?
How did Newton come to the conclusion that Earth must be attracting the apple?
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