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Which of the following statements is correct regarding the gravitational force?

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a

The gravitational force forms action-reaction pair.

b

The gravitational force is a non-conservative force.

c

The gravitational force is dependent on the intervening medium.

d

The gravitational force is a non-central force.

answer is C.

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The gravitational force is independent of &the intervening medium. In other words, the force between two masses remains the same whether they are in air, vacuum, water or separated by a brick wall'
Hence, (a) is an incorrect statement.
The gravitational force is a conservation force.
Hence, (b) is an incorrect statement.
The gravitational force obeys Newton's third law of motion. Thus, it form action-reaction pair.
Hence, (c) is a correct statement.
The gravitational force is a central force. Hence, (d) is an incorrect statement.

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