Multiple Choice
In Newton's law of universal gravitation, F = GMm/R2, which defines the force between Earth with mass M and an orbiting satellite of mass m at a distance R from Earth, G
A) is variable, depending on the masses of the two objects.
B) depends on the material occupying the space between the two objects.
C) is a constant, throughout all measured space and time.
D) depends on the speed of motion of the satellite.
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