Source: Exemplar

An apple falls from a tree because of gravitational attraction between the earth and apple. If F₁ is the magnitude of force exerted by the earth on the apple and F₂ is the magnitude of force exerted by apple on earth, then

Options

Option A

F₁ is very much greater than F₂

Option B

F₂ is very much greater than F₁

Option C

F₁ is only a little greater than F₂

Option D is correct

F₁ and F₂ are equal