The similarity that Newton recognized between a falling apple and the moon was

A) the force on both is directed toward Earth's center.
B) both have an acceleration that is directed toward the center of Earth.
C) Both of the above.
D) Actually there is no important similarity between these two.
E) None of the above.


C

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