What Similarity Did Isaac Newton Perceive Between a Falling Apple

question 61

Multiple Choice

What similarity did Isaac Newton perceive between a falling apple and the moon?

• A) The velocities of both are directed toward Earth's center.
• B) Both have a velocities and accelerations directed toward Earth's center.
• C) Both have accelerations directed toward Earth's center, although the forces on them are in different directions.
• D) Both have forces on them toward Earth's center, and accelerations directed toward Earth's center.
• E) Both have forces on them toward Earth's center, but their accelerations are in different directions.

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