As an object falls toward Earth

a. The object does not exert a force on Earth
b. The object exerts a downward force on Earth
c. Newton's 3rd law doesn't apply
d. The upward acceleration of Earth is negligible because of it's large mass

Question

As an object falls toward Earth

a. The object does not exert a force on Earth
b. The object exerts a downward force on Earth
c. Newton's 3rd law doesn't apply
d. The upward acceleration of Earth is negligible because of it's large mass

turingtest · Answer

Two masses always exert a gravitational force on each other, even if it is negligible. |dw:1327858208519:dw|this is a rough sketch direction of the gravitational forces acting one each object. Note their directions.

anonymous · Answer

from thrid law of newton d is correct

anonymous · Answer

i am not agree with hosien .the newton third law must be applicable