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Question : Identify the incorrect statement for the universal law of gravitation.

Option 1: It is the force that binds us to the earth

Option 2: It is the force causing tides due to the stars and the earth

Option 3: It is the forces that assist the motion of the moon around the earth

Option 4: It is the force that keeps the motion of planets around the Sun


Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024
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Correct Answer: It is the force causing tides due to the stars and the earth


Solution : The correct option is It is the force causing tides due to the stars and the Earth.

The universal law of gravitation primarily describes the gravitational attraction between two masses, such as the Earth and an object on or near its surface. Tides are caused by the gravitational forces exerted by the Moon and the Sun on Earth's oceans, not stars. While stars do exert gravitational forces, their effects on Earth's tides are negligible compared to the Moon and the Sun.

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