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Definition of Newton's theory of gravitation
1. Noun. (physics) the theory that any two particles of matter attract one another with a force directly proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
Exact synonyms: Gravitational Theory, Theory Of Gravitation, Theory Of Gravity
Terms within: Law Of Gravitation, Newton's Law Of Gravitation
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics
Terms within: Law Of Gravitation, Newton's Law Of Gravitation
Generic synonyms: Scientific Theory
Category relationships: Natural Philosophy, Physics