An asteroid exerts a 360-N gravitational force on a nearby spacecraft. The 360-N force on the spacecraft is directed
A)toward the asteroid.
B)away from the asteroid.
C)toward the Sun.

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The gravitational force between two objects always attracts them towards each other. Therefore, the force exerted by the asteroid on the spacecraft is directed towards the asteroid.

An Asteroid Exerts a 360-N Gravitational Force on a Nearby