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The force with which th earth attracts an object towards itself ___________

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Gravitational force is described as a force of attraction with which all physical bodies are drawn to one another by their gravitational pull.
It is a form of force that does not make contact with the object.
Hence, the force with which the earth attracts an object towards itself is gravitational force.

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