The force of gravity from one object extends to infinity never going to zero. When we say that gravitation is universal we mean that
A) the Earth exerts gravitational force on objects on its surface.
B) the Earth exerts a gravitational force on its moon and vice versa.
C) the Earth, moon, and sun exert gravitational forces on each other.
D) all material objects in the universe exert gravitational forces on one another.

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Gravitation is universal means that all material objects in the universe exert gravitational forces on one another. This includes but is not limited to the Earth, Moon and Sun exerting gravitational forces on each other as well as exerting gravitational forces on objects on their surface. Therefore, option D is the best choice as it includes all the possible scenarios.

The Force of Gravity from One Object Extends to Infinity