Gravitatonal field force arrow diagram for Sun and Earth

In summary, the gravitational field force arrow diagram for the Sun and Earth illustrates the direction and magnitude of the gravitational forces acting between the two celestial bodies. The arrows represent the force exerted by the Sun on the Earth, directed towards the Sun, and vice versa, highlighting the mutual attraction that governs their orbital dynamics. The diagram emphasizes the strength of the Sun's gravitational pull due to its larger mass compared to the Earth, which is crucial for understanding planetary motion within the solar system.
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Hello,
I am trying to get my head around this, maybe someone here can help. I have a force arrow diagram for gravitational forces of both Sun and the Earth. Can someone help me name these forces please.

Am I correct in thinking that force 1 is the gravitational force that the Earth exerts on the Sun? and that Arrow 2 is the gravitational force that the Sun exerts on the Earth?
Or is it the other way around?

If I have them the incorrect way around, could someone please give me an explanation as to why they are the opposite away around
Thank you to anyone who can help me out.

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Nwstudent5438 said:
Am I correct in thinking that force 1 is the gravitational force that the Earth exerts on the Sun? and that Arrow 2 is the gravitational force that the Sun exerts on the Earth?
You have them correct.
 
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Thank you so much for your help, I kept spinning it round in my head.
 
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