Earth exerts a 1.0 N gravitational force on an apple.

Does the apple accelerate toward Earth, or does Earth accelerate toward the apple? Explain your answer.

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Paityn

7 February, 19:31

Earth exerts a 1.0 N gravitational force on an apple.

Does the apple accelerate toward Earth, or does Earth accelerate toward the apple? Explain your answer.

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Collin Mitchell · Answer 1

Both

Explanation:

Newton's third law of motion states that for every action, there is an opposite and equal reaction. When the Earth pulls on the apple with 1.0 N of force, the apple also pulls on the Earth with 1.0 N of force in the opposite direction.

Earth exerts a 1.0 N gravitational force on an apple.Does the apple accelerate toward Earth, or does Earth accelerate toward the apple? Explain your answer.

Earth exerts a 1.0 N gravitational force on an apple.

Does the apple accelerate toward Earth, or does Earth accelerate toward the apple? Explain your answer.