The force with which Earth pulls on the Moon is
A)somewhat greater than Moon's pull on Earth.
B)the only force acting between Earth and Moon.
C)equal in magnitude to the force that Moon pulls on Earth.

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According to Newton's third law of motion, every action has an equal and opposite reaction. So, the force with which Earth pulls on the Moon is equal in magnitude to the force that the Moon pulls on Earth. Therefore, option C is the correct choice.

The Force with Which Earth Pulls on the Moon Is