A body of weight w is in free fall near the surface of Earth.What force does the body exert on the Earth?
A)w
B)greater than w
C)less than w
D)9.81w
E)zero

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According to Newton's third law of motion, for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. Therefore, if a body exerts a force equal to its weight (w) on the Earth due to gravity, the Earth exerts an equal force (w) back on the body.

A Body of Weight W Is in Free Fall near the Surface