If $F_{1}$ is the magnitude of the force exerted on the Sun by Earth and $F_{2}$ is the magnitude of the force exerted on Earth by the Sun, then :

$F_{1} > F_{2}$

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$F_{1} = F_{2}$

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$F_{1} < F_{2}$

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$F_{1}$ and $F_{2}$ cannot be compared

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Solution

The correct option is B
$F_{1} = F_{2}$

Newton's third law of motion states that: For every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. So, $F_{1} = F_{2}$ . Both forces will remain the same as the value of $G$ (Universal gravitational constant), the mass of the earth ( $m_{1}$ ), the mass of the sun ( $m_{2}$ ) and the distance between the two bodies $(r)$ do not change for both cases. However, the acceleration of the bodies will be inversely proportional to their masses.

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