The force with which Earth pulls on the Moon is? a) somewhat greater than Moon's pull on Earth b) equal in magnitude to the force that Moon pulls on Earth. c) the only force acting between Earth and Moon.

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Steve J.
Mar 23, 2018

B. The force with which Earth pulls on the Moon is equal in magnitude to the force that Moon pulls on Earth.

Explanation:

Newton's 3rd Law says that for "every action, there is always opposed an equal reaction." When a bat hits a ball, the bat applies a force to the ball and the ball applies an equal and opposite force on the bat.

I hope this helps,
Steve

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