A person is attracted toward the center of Earth by a 500-N gravitational force. The force of attraction of Earth toward the person is
A)very, very small.
B)very, very large.
C)500 N.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, the force of attraction of Earth toward the person is also 500 N.

A Person Is Attracted Toward the Center of Earth by a 500-N