Newton's law of universal gravitation is believed to be applicable
A) to the Milky Way only.
B) on Earth and the Moon only.
C) throughout the universe.
D) to the solar system only.
E) on Earth only.

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Newton's law of universal gravitation states that every point mass attracts every other point mass by a force acting along the line intersecting both points. This law is universal and is believed to apply throughout the universe, not just to specific celestial bodies or systems.

Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation Is Believed to Be Applicable