Newton explained the motion of planets around the using the___ .

law of conservation of energy

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concept of frictional force

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universal law of gravitation

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concept of electrostatic force

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The correct option is C
universal law of gravitation

Newton used this law to explain not only the motion of planets around the sun but also the motion of the moon (satellite) around the earth and the motion of a freely falling body.

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