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Which of the following is true?

A.
The Earth exerts a gravitational force on the Moon, but the Moon does not exert a gravitational force on the Earth.
B.
The Moon exerts a gravitational force on the Earth, but the Earth does not exert a gravitational force on the Moon.
C.
The Earth and Moon do not exert gravitational forces.
D.
The Earth and Moon both exert a gravitational force on each other.

User ShPavel
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Answer:D.

The Earth and Moon both exert a gravitational force on each other.

Explanation: 100% right

User Matt Dillard
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I believe the answer is D. The reason the moon orbits around the earth is because of the earth's gravitational force on the moon.
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