Which Law Determines the Strength of a Pull?

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The discussion revolves around identifying which of Newton's laws relates to the strength of a pull between two objects, with specific focus on gravitational forces and other types of forces.

Discussion Character

  • Conceptual clarification, Assumption checking

Approaches and Questions Raised

  • Participants explore the relevance of different Newtonian laws, particularly the law of universal gravitation, in determining the strength of a pull. There is also a consideration of other forces beyond gravity.

Discussion Status

Some participants express agreement with the original poster's choice of the law of universal gravitation, while others raise questions about the exclusivity of gravitational forces in the context of the problem. The discussion reflects multiple perspectives on the interpretation of the term "pull."

Contextual Notes

There is a suggestion that the phrasing of the original question may influence the interpretation, indicating a potential ambiguity in the term "pull" as it could imply gravitational pull specifically.

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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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