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The earth and the moon are attracted to each other by gravitational force. Does the earth attracts the moon with a force that is greater than or smaller than or the same as the force with which the moon attracts the earth ? Why ?

A

More than that exerted the moon

B

Same as that exerted by the moon

C

Less than that exerted by the moon

D

Not related to that exerted by the moon

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