Which is greater, the gravitational attraction between a newborn baby and the Earth, or the gravitational attraction between the Earth and all the planets of the solar system?

A. the attraction between the baby and Earth
B. the attraction between the planets and Earth
C. They are roughly equal.
D. The baby's and the planets gravitational attractions are inversely proportional to each other.


Answer: A

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