If an astronaut were exactly half way between Earth and the Moon,the net gravitational force exerted on the astronaut by these two objects would be
A)directed toward Earth.
B)zero.
C)directed toward the Moon.

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The gravitational force exerted by Earth is stronger than that exerted by the Moon because Earth has a much larger mass. Therefore, even at the halfway point, the net gravitational force would be directed toward Earth.

If an Astronaut Were Exactly Half Way Between Earth and the Moon,the