Physics · LAWS OF MOTION
हिन्दीA stone of mass \( m \) is pulled downwards towards the Earth due to gravity. The force exerted by the stone on the Earth is equal to:
Correct answer · Option 1
\( mg \), directed upwards towards the stone
Explanation
By Newton's third law, the force exerted by the stone on the Earth is equal in magnitude (\( mg \)) and opposite in direction (upwards) to the force exerted by the Earth on the stone.