Question

The moon is held in its orbit around Earth by gravity. The moon also feels a gravitational pull from the sun. Which of the following is true? a The force of the moon acting on the sun is equal to the force of the sun acting on the moon. b The force of the sun acting on the moon is greater than the force of the moon acting on the sun. c The force of the sun acting on the moon is less than the force of the moon acting on the sun. d The force of the is moon acting on the sun is greater than the force of the sun acting on the moon.

Answer 1

Step-by-step explanation:

The moon is held in its orbit around Earth by gravity. The moon also feels a gravitational pull from the sun. Which of the following is true?

According to Newton's third law, the interaction forces are the same.

(a) The force of the moon acting on the sun is equal to the force of the sun acting on the moon.