Question

If the Moon and Earth are stuck in an orbit and the Earth is applying +200,000 Newtons of force on the moon. How much force is the moon applying to the Earth?​

Answer 1

The moon is applying an equal force to that of the Earth. This is because of Newton’s 3rd law. The Earth exerts a force on the moon, and in turn, the moon exerts and equal but opposite force on the Earth.