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ssal

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If Earth's mass decreased to one-half its original mass with no change in radius, then your weight would
 
  A) decrease to one-quarter.
  B) decrease to half.
  C) stay the same.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

As two objects moving toward each other due to gravity get closer, the acceleration of each
 
  A) decreases.
  B) remains constant.
  C) increases.


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Excellent

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