Which one among the following statements is not correct?
- A. All bodies in the universe attract each other due to the gravitational force.
- B. Newton's law of gravitation follows from Newton's laws of motion ✓
- C. The value of g (acceleration due to gravity) at the centre of the Earth is zero.
- D. Mass and weight are measured in different units.
Correct Answer: B. Newton's law of gravitation follows from Newton's laws of motion
Explanation
Newton's Law of Gravitation is a fundamental law of nature and does not 'follow' from his laws of motion; it describes the source of force rather than the response to it.
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