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Explain why Moon exerts a lesser gravitational force on objects as compared to the Earth.

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To explain why the Moon exerts a lesser gravitational force on objects compared to the Earth, we can break down the explanation into clear steps: ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Gravitational Force**: The gravitational force between two objects is determined by the formula: \[ F = \frac{G \cdot m_1 \cdot m_2}{r^2} ...
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