If Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Turned Out to Be

question 19

Multiple Choice

If Newton's law of universal gravitation turned out to be Gm₁m₂/r rather than Gm₁m₂/r², tides on Earth

• A) would still occur because each side of the Earth would feel a different gravitational force from the Moon.
• B) would not happen because the force of gravity from the Moon would be too strong.
• C) would not occur because the Sun would cancel out the Moon's gravity.
• D) would not occur because gravity would then be a repulsive force.

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