Which statement about the gravitational force between the Earth and Moon is correct?

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Which statement about the gravitational force between the Earth and Moon is correct? — Exam MCQ

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C. It is attractive and maximum when the Moon is closest to Earth — Gravity is attractive, and its magnitude increases as the separation decreases.

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A. It is repulsive when the Moon is farther away

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B. It is repulsive and minimum when the Moon is farther away

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D. It is attractive and maximum when the Moon is farthest from Earth