The mass of the moon is about 1.2% of the mass of the earth. Compared to the…
Physics · JEE Advanced · NTA Exams — Gravitation
The mass of the moon is about 1.2% of the mass of the earth. Compared to the gravitational force the earth exerts on the moon, the gravitational force the moon exerts on earth
- is the same
- is smaller
- is greater
- varies with its phase
Answer
(A) is the same
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