The Similarity That Newton Recognized Between a Falling Apple and the Moon

question 46

Multiple Choice

The similarity that Newton recognized between a falling apple and the moon was

• A) both have an acceleration that is directed toward the center of Earth.
• B) the force on both is directed toward Earth's center.
• C) Both of the above.
• D) Actually there is no important similarity between these two.
• E) None of the above.

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