Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Quiz
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What is the equation for universal gravitation according to Newton's law?

  • $F = G \frac{m_1}{r^2} + \frac{m_2}{r^2}$
  • $F = G \frac{m_1m_2}{r^2}$ (correct)
  • $F = G \frac{m_1m_2}{r^3}$
  • $F = G \frac{m_1m_2}{r}$

    • What did Newton call the reasoning behind the derivation of the law of universal gravitation?

  • Empirical reasoning
  • Inductive reasoning (correct)
  • Intuitive reasoning
  • Deductive reasoning

    • When was Newton's work 'Philosophiæ Naturalis Principia Mathematica' first published?

  • 5 July 1686
  • 5 July 1687 (correct)
  • 5 June 1686
  • 5 June 1687

    • What did the publication of the law of universal gravitation mark?

    <p>The first great unification</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What did Robert Hooke claim about Newton's derivation of the inverse square law?

    <p>Newton had obtained the inverse square law from him</p> Signup and view all the answers

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