Which one of the following statements is true ?
The force of gravity of the Earth on the Moon is greater than the force of gravity of the Moon on the Earth.
The force of gravity of the Moon on the Earth is greater than the force of gravity of the Earth on the Moon.
The force of gravity of the Earth on the Moon and of the Moon on the Earth are equal in magnitude and are in the same direction.
The force of gravity of the Earth on the Moon and of the Moon on the Earth are equal in magnitude but are in opposite directions.
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UPSC NDA-1 – 2023
– Newton’s Third Law of Motion states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. The force Earth exerts on the Moon is the action, and the force Moon exerts on the Earth is the reaction.
– The forces are attractive, meaning Earth pulls the Moon towards it, and the Moon pulls the Earth towards it. Therefore, the forces are in opposite directions.