Question

Apples dropping from apple trees were observed by many people before Newton. But why they fall,
was explained by Isaac Newton postulating the law of universal gravitation. Which of the following
statements best describes the situation?

(a) The force of gravity acts only on the apple
(b) The apple is attracted towards the surface of the earth
(c) Both earth and apple experience the same force of attraction towards each other
(d) Apple falls due to earth's gravity and hence only (a) is true and (c) is absurd​

Answer 1

Answer:

Apple falls due to earth's gravity acting on it and so d option is correct

Answer 2

Concept Introduction:

Newton understood that the law of universal gravitation, which governs how objects fall to the ground on Earth (such as apples), applies to all of space. His research established the existence of gravity on celestial bodies including the moon, Earth, and planets and allowed for the calculation of their long-observed orbits.

Explanation:

We have been given a multiple-choice question.

We have to find the correct option.

In an instant, he realises that gravity, the same force that sent the apple to the ground, is also responsible for keeping the moon descending towards to the Planet and the Earth descending toward the sun.

Final Answer:

Both earth and apple experience the same force of attraction towards each other.

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