If two massive bodies, initially held at rest in space, are released, then they will begin to
A) move away from each other with constant acceleration.
B) move toward one another.
C) move in elliptical orbits around one another.
D) orbit one another in circles.

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According to Newton's law of universal gravitation, any two bodies with mass will attract each other, causing them to move toward one another when released in space.

If Two Massive Bodies, Initially Held at Rest in Space