Which Law Determines the Strength of a Pull?

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The discussion centers on identifying which law determines the strength of a pull between two objects, with options including Newton's laws. The consensus leans towards Newton's law of universal gravitation as the correct answer, as it quantifies the gravitational force between masses. However, participants acknowledge that other forces exist beyond gravity, complicating the interpretation of "pull." There is also a suggestion that specifying "gravitational pull" in the question would clarify the intent. Overall, the conversation highlights the nuances in understanding forces in physics.
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Homework Statement



Which law determines the strength of a pull between two objects
A. Newtons first law
B. Newtons second law
C. Newtons law of universal gravitation
D. Newtons third law

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I say it is c because a pull is a force and the law of gravitation is used to tell the magnitude of a force between objects
 
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Yes it is right:smile:
 
My problem is that there are other forces in the universe than just gravitation. Otherwise I agree.
And formulating the OP with "gravitational pull" instead of just pull would make it a giveaway I suppse.
 
BvU did you read the title?
 

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