The acceleration experienced by Earth due to the Moon's gravity is ________ the acceleration experienced by the Moon due to Earth's gravity.(Note that the Moon is about 1% of the mass of Earth.) A) 10^-4 times B) 10^-2 times C) equal to D) 10⁴

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The gravitational force between two bodies is equal and opposite, but the acceleration depends on the mass. Since the Moon is about 1% of Earth's mass, the acceleration of Earth due to the Moon is about 1% (or 10^-2 times) of the acceleration of the Moon due to Earth.

The Acceleration Experienced by Earth Due to the Moon's Gravity