The fact that a dime pulls upward on the Earth with a force equal to the weight of the dime is an example of
A) Newton's first law.
B) Newton's second law.
C) Newton's third law.
D) none of the above.

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This is an example of Newton's third law, which states that for every action, there is an equal and opposite reaction. When the dime pulls downward on the Earth due to gravity, the Earth pulls upward on the dime with an equal force.

The Fact That a Dime Pulls Upward on the Earth