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The gravitational force between two bodies is — (a) always repulsive (b) always attractive (c) attractive only at large distances (d) repulsive only at large distances.

March 14, 2024

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(b) always attractive

Reason — The force of attraction between two particles because of their masses, is called the gravitational force of attraction. Hence, the gravitational force between two bodies is always attractive.

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The gravitational force between two bodies is — (a) always repulsive (b) always attractive (c) attractive only at large distances (d) repulsive only at large distances.

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