When you stand flat on the ground, which is exerting a greater force: you pushing on the Earth or the Earth pulling on you? The Earth, because it has greater mass. You, because you have less inertia. The Earth, because it has greater density. Neither. The forces are equal and opposite.

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  1. When you stand flat on the ground, which is exerting a greater force: you pushing on the Earth or the Earth pulling on you? 

       

    The Earth, because it has greater mass. 

       

    You, because you have less inertia. 

       

    The Earth, because it has greater density. 

       

    Neither. The forces are equal and opposite. 

     

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