The gravitational force between two objects can be described using the equation Fg = G M1 M2 / d2. In this equation, what does G represent?

A) the universal gravitational constant
B) the density of the smaller object
C) the distance between the two objects
D) the gravitational mass of the larger object


A) the universal gravitational constant

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D. 2.0
E. 2.6

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Fill in the blank(s) with the appropriate word(s).

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Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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