Multiple Choice
In the context of Newton's law of gravity, what term refers to the measure of the force of gravity acting on an object near a planet's surface?
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Newton's Law of Gravity
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In the context of Newton's law of universal gravitation, what force is primarily responsible for the mutual attraction that drives mass movements (such as planets orbiting stars or objects falling toward Earth)?
A
The strong nuclear force acting over astronomical distances
B
The electromagnetic force between neutral objects
C
The buoyant force due to atmospheric pressure differences
D
The gravitational force between masses
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