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What do Newton’s apple and the Moon have in common?
To find:
The common among Newton’s apple and the astronomical body Moon.
Answer to Problem 1FTD
The common among Newton’s apple and the astronomical body Moon is both are pulled by the gravity of the Earth.
Explanation of Solution
The common significance among Newton’s apple and Moon is explained below:
- The common among apple and Moon is both are pulled by gravity.
- Since there is no contact between Moon and apple, Earth exerts gravitational force on Moon and also on apple without any contact between them.
- Thus gravity force acts even without any contact.
Conclusion:
The common among apple and Moon is gravitational force.
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