Which of the Following Statements About the Accelerations and Gravitational

question 36

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about the accelerations and gravitational forces between a planet and a star is true?

• A)Acceleration is equal and opposite; the planet feels more force more than the star.
• B)Forces are equal and opposite; the planet is accelerated more than the star.
• C)Forces are equal and opposite; the star is accelerated more than the planet.
• D)Accelerations and forces are both equal and opposite.
• E)Acceleration is equal and opposite; the star feels more force more than the planet.

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