The scientist who formulated the universal law of gravitation is:
A. Albert Einstein
B. Isaac Newton
C. Johannes Kepler
D. Galileo Galilei
Answer: Option B
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
Isaac Newton formulated the universal law of gravitation in his Principia Mathematica (1687), stating F = Gm₁m₂/r². Galileo studied falling bodies; Kepler derived planetary motion laws; Einstein developed general relativity (gravity as spacetime curvature). Memory aid: 'Newton = gravity apple story'. This history-based question tests knowledge of key scientific contributions, frequently appearing in competitive exams. Always associate scientists with their specific discoveries to avoid confusion between classical and modern physics pioneers.
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