The external force for the earth moon system is due to

internal forces with in the moon

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gravitational attraction between earth and moon

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internal forces within the earth

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gravitational attraction due to sun

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Solution

The correct option is C
gravitational attraction due to sun

The gravitational attraction between earth and moon is the internal force to earth moon system, whereas attraction of the sun on both earth and moon constitutes the external force.

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