Why Was Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation a Compelling Explanation

question 46

Multiple Choice

Why was Newton's law of universal gravitation a compelling explanation of the heliocentric theory?

• A)It clarified the role of gravity and motion in all aspects of the physical creation.
• B)It attributed the presence of gravity to God's eternal power.
• C)It was consistent with descriptions of the cosmos in Scripture.
• D)It proved that existence of the solar system did not require a god to create or operate it.
• E)It required no mathematical formulas to prove.

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