A diver in midair is pulled toward the pool below by the force of gravity from Earth. Earth experiences an upward force from the diver that ____.
A) is equal to the force on the diver by Earth
B) is less than the force on the diver by Earth
C) is greater than the force on the diver by Earth
D) There is no upward force by the diver on Earth
E) There is insufficient information to determine the gravitational pull on Earth by the diver

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

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

A Diver in Midair Is Pulled Toward the Pool Below