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

Options

A. `F_(1)` is very much greater than `F_(2)`
B. `F_(2)` is very much greater than `F_(1)`
C. `F_(1)` is only a little greater than `F_(2)`
D. `F_(1)` and `F_(2)` are equal

Answer

D

Explanation

According to Newton's universal law of gravitation, force exerted by the one body to other body is equal in magnitude and given by `(F=(Gm_(1)m_(2))/(r^(2)))` and opposite in direction.