When you experience a downward gravitational force from the Earth, the Earth experiences a weaker upward gravitational force from you.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the Earth experiences an upward gravitational force from you that is equal in magnitude to the downward gravitational force you experience from the Earth.

When You Experience a Downward Gravitational Force from the Earth