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An apple falls from a tree because of gravitational between the earth and apple. If `F_(1)` is the magnitude of force exerted by the earth on the apple and `F_(2)` is the magnitude of force exerted by apple on earth, then

A

the accelerations of the apple and the earth are equal is magnitude

B

force of attraction of earth on apple is greater than the force of apple on earth

C

force of attraction of apple on earth is greater than the force of earth on apple

D

both apple and earth apply equal and opposite forces on each other

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