Question

An apple falls towards the earth because the earth attracts it. The apple also attracts the earth by the same force. Why do we not see the earth rising towards the apple?

Answer 1

Answer:

Explanation:

Yes, the apple attracts the Earth with equal

force but the mass of the apple is much less as

compared to that of the Earth.

We know, F = ma or a = F

m

Hence, greater the mass, lesser the acceleration.

Therefore, due to greater mass, the Earth’s

acceleration is almost zero.