What happens to the value of the Universal Gravitational Constant (G) if you move from Earth to the Moon?

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A It becomes six times smaller
B It remains exactly the same
C It becomes six times larger
D It drops to zero

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Answer: B. It remains exactly the same

Correct Answer: (b) It remains exactly the same
Explanation: G is the Universal Gravitational Constant. Its value (6.673 x 10^-11 N m^2/kg^2) is the same everywhere in the universe. It is g (acceleration due to gravity) that changes depending on location.

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What happens to the value of the Universal Gravitational Constant (G) if you move from Earth to the Moon?

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