STANDARDPhysics-Gravitation
STANDARD Physics Newton's Laws MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Easy-Class 11
The mass of moon is 1% of mass of Earth. The ratio of gravitational pull of Earth on moon and that of moon on Earth will be
A
1 : 1
B
1 : 10
C
1 : 100
D
2 : 1
Correct Answer
Option A
Detailed Explanation
According to Newton's third law, the gravitational forces between two bodies are equal and opposite, regardless of their masses. Therefore, the ratio is 1:1.
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