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When a mango falls from a mango tree then

  • Only the earth attracts the mango
  • Only the mango attracts the earth
  • Both mango and earth attract each other
  • Both repel each other

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The interaction between a mango and the Earth when the mango falls from the tree is a fascinating example of gravity. The correct answer is:

Mutual Attraction

Both the mango and the Earth attract each other due to the force of gravity. This force is what causes the mango to fall towards the ground.

Understanding Gravity

  • Earth's Pull: The Earth has a much larger mass, so it exerts a strong gravitational pull on the mango.
  • Mango's Pull: Although the mango is much smaller, it still exerts a gravitational pull on the Earth, but it is negligible compared to the Earth's pull.

In summary, while the Earth pulls the mango down, they both exert gravitational forces on each other. This mutual attraction is a fundamental principle of physics.