The Moon is gravitationally attracted to Earth. Is Earth gravitationally attracted to the Moon?
A) Yes, but the force of attraction is less.
B) Yes, and the force of attraction is the same.
C) Yes, but the force of attraction is greater.
D) No, the Moon has no gravity.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the gravitational force that the Moon exerts on Earth is equal in magnitude to the gravitational force that Earth exerts on the Moon.

The Moon Is Gravitationally Attracted to Earth