Question

Can we apply Newton's third law to the gravitation ? Explain your answer

Answer 1

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Yes, Newton's third law of motion is applicable to the Law of Gravitation.

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As we know that According to the Law of Gravitation ;

❇Every particle attracts every other particle in the universe with a force that is directly proportional to

1) Product of their masses

2) Inversely proportional to the square of the distance between their centers.

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So, the Gravitational force F between any two point masses m1 and m2 seperated by 'd' distance is given by

F = G m1 × m2 / d^2

=> This relation shows that mass m1 attracts mass m2 with a force F under the influence of gravity.

So, it experience equal and opposite gravitational force 'F' exerted by mass 'm2'

Hence, Newton's 3rd law is applicable to gravitational force. ✔


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