NEET Physics Universal Law of Gravitation MCQ Question
Consider a diagram showing two point masses, and , separated by a distance . The gravitational force between them is depicted with an arrow pointing from towards . Which of the following correctly describes the force on due to ?
The force on is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to .
The force on is twice the magnitude of and in the same direction.
The force on is half the magnitude of and opposite in direction.
The force on is equal in magnitude and in the same direction as .
Correct Answer
Detailed Explanation
According to Newton's third law, the force on due to is equal in magnitude and opposite in direction to the force on due to .
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