An apple falls from a tree because of gravitational attraction between the earth and apple. If F1 is the magnitude of force exerted by the earth on the apple and F2 is the magnitude of force exerted by apple on earth, then
A
F1 is very much greater than F2
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B
F2 is very much greater than F1
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C
F1 is only a little greater than F2
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D
F1 and F2 are equal
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Solution
The correct option is DF1 and F2 are equal According to Newton's III law "Every action has an equal and an opposite reaction". An apple falling down has the force of gravity acting downward (F1) which is the action. The opposite reaction is the force the apple exerts on the earth (F2).