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If F1 is the magnitude of force exerted on the Sun by the Earth and F2 is the magnitude of force exerted on the Earth by the Sun, then:

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F1>F2
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F1=F2
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F1<F2
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F1=F2=0
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Solution

The correct option is B F1=F2
The gravitational force of attraction between two bodies is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction. So,
F1=F2
This is basically explained using Newton's third law of motion. F1 and F2 are action-reaction pairs.

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