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Atoms And Molecules

Question
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The earth and the moon are attracted to each other by gravitational force. Does the earth attract the moon, with a force that is greater, or smaller, or the same as the force with which the moon attracts the earth ? Why?

Solution

According to Newton's third law, these two forces are equal and opposite. The earth attracts the moon with the same force as the force with which the moon attracts the earth.