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which applies a larger force: the gravitational force on Mars by the sun or the gravitational force on the sun by Mars? explain your answer.​

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Answer:

Neither. They apply the same force on each other.

Step-by-step explanation:

Using Newton's third law we can determine that the magnitude of the force on each other must be equal.

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