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Gravitation — Physics STD 11 Science — Question

Rajasthan BoardEnglish MediumSTD 11 SciencePhysicsGravitation2 Marks
Question
If apple and earth pull each other with equal force, why does earth not move towards apple?
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Answer

Acceleration caused on earth due to apple is negligible due to large mass of earth and because the observer is in the same frame so he cannot see motion.

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