Why do we not feel gravitational force between us and a person sitting closely?

It is negligible as compared to gravity of Earth

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Gravitational force is only applicable to plants

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It is applicable only when there is large distance between two object

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All of the above

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Solution

The correct option is C It is negligible as compared to gravity of Earth
Gravitational force is a weak force unless large masses are involved. The masses of humans are quite small and thus the magnitude of gravitational force is also very small and negligible as compared to that shown by Earth. Thus, gravitational force exists between two people sitting close by but it is negligible and cannot be felt.

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