Which of the following statements about the accelerations and gravitational forces between a planet and a star is true?
A) Accelerations and forces are both equal and opposite.
B) Acceleration is equal and opposite; the star feels more force more than the planet.
C) Forces are equal and opposite; the star is accelerated more than the planet.
D) Forces are equal and opposite; the planet is accelerated more than the star.
E) Acceleration is equal and opposite; the planet feels more force more than the star.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the gravitational forces between a planet and a star are equal and opposite. As a result, the planet and star experience the same magnitude of force, but because the star is much more massive than the planet, the planet experiences a greater acceleration than the star.

Which of the Following Statements About the Accelerations and Gravitational