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Which statements are explained by Newton’s law of universal gravitation?

//Heavier objects fall faster than lighter objects.
//The strength of Earth’s gravity decreases as an object gets farther from Earth.
//The strength of gravity depends on an object’s mass.
//Mass and weight are the same quantities.

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Answer: (There are two statements)

The strength of Earth's gravity decreases as an object gets farther from Earth.

The strength of gravity depends on an object's mass

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Answer:

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The strength of Earth’s gravity decreases as an object gets farther from Earth. <===== this is the only statement that is true

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