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According to Newton's conjecture, what type of force is responsible for the moon's motion around the earth?
According to Newton's conjecture, what type of force is responsible for the moon's motion around the earth?
- Gravitational force (correct)
- Electromagnetic force
- Centripetal force
- Magnetic force
What made Newton start thinking about the force responsible for the moon's motion?
What made Newton start thinking about the force responsible for the moon's motion?
- The motion of the stone on a thread
- An apple falling on him (correct)
- The moon going off in a straight line
- The moon falling towards the earth
Why does the moon not appear to be falling towards the earth?
Why does the moon not appear to be falling towards the earth?
- Because it is too far away
- Because it is moving too fast
- Because it is attracted by the sun
- Because it is in a constant state of freefall (correct)
What is the purpose of the activity mentioned in the text?
What is the purpose of the activity mentioned in the text?
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What did Newton's conjecture about the moon's motion lead to?
What did Newton's conjecture about the moon's motion lead to?
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