An apple falls from a tree because of gravitational attraction between the earth and the apple. If $F_1$ is the magnitude of force exerted by the earth on the apple and $F_2$ is the magnitude of force exerted by the apple on the earth,then:

  • A
    $F_1$ is very much greater than $F_2$
  • B
    $F_2$ is very much greater than $F_1$
  • C
    $F_1$ and $F_2$ are equal
  • D
    $F_1$ is only a little greater than $F_2$

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