An apple falls from a tree because of gravitational attraction between the earth and the apple. If $F_{1}$ is the magnitude of the force exerted by the earth on the apple and $F_{2}$ is the magnitude of the force exerted by the apple on earth, then $F_{1}$ and $F_{2}$ are [[1]].

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An apple falls from a tree because of gravitational attraction between the earth and the apple. If

F_{1}

is the magnitude of the force exerted by the earth on the apple and

F_{2}

is the magnitude of the force exerted by the apple on earth, then

F_{1}

and

F_{2}

are equal.
According to Newton's third law "Every action has an equal and an opposite reaction". An apple falling down has the force of gravity acting downward

F_{1}

which is the action. The opposite reaction is the force the apple exerts on the earth

F_{2}

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