How does Newton's third law apply to gravitational force?

Answer 1

See explanation below

According to Newton's third law, For every action there is always an equal & opposite reaction

The gravitational force #F_G# of attraction between any two point masses #m_1# & #m_2# separated by a distance #d# is given as

#F_G=\frac{Gm_1m_2}{d^2}#

The above formula shows that mass #m_1# attracts mass #m_2# with a force #F_G# hence as a reaction it also experience the equal & opposite gravitation force #F_G# exerted by mass #m_2#

Hence Newton's third law is applicable to gravitational force

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Answer 2

Layla Ahmed

Newton's third law states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. In the context of gravitational force, this means that when one object exerts a gravitational force on another object, the second object simultaneously exerts an equal and opposite gravitational force on the first object. This principle is evident in everyday phenomena, such as the gravitational attraction between the Earth and an object near its surface. The Earth exerts a gravitational force on the object, pulling it towards the center of the Earth, while the object exerts an equal and opposite gravitational force on the Earth, pulling it towards the object.

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Answer from HIX Tutor

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