How strongly, and in what direction, does a 1- newton apple pull on Earth?
A) The apple does not pull on Earth at all; it is Earth that pulls downward on the apple.
B) It pulls upward, with a force that is much smaller than 1 newton.
C) It pulls downward, with a force of 1 newton.
D) It pulls upward, with a force of 1 newton.
E) It pulls upward, with a force that is much larger than 1 newton.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the apple pulls upward on Earth with a force of 1 newton, equal in magnitude to the force Earth exerts on the apple.

How Strongly, and in What Direction, Does a 1- Newton