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Question
Fruits detached from a tree fall down due to the force of gravity. We. know, that a force arises due to the interaction between two objects. Name the objects interacting in this case.
Solution
The interacting objects in this case are : earth and fruits.
Earth applies force of gravity on fruit towards its centre. So, fruit falls down.
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