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Testing Newton's gravity theory

Although Newton's Law of Universal Gravitation is a good approximation of gravity, more precise measurements of the Moon's orbit show it is not a perfect explanation.

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Horizon2007-2008, What on Earth is Wrong With Gravity?

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