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An 800-N man stands at rest on two bathroom scales so that his weight is distributed evenly over both scales. The reading on each scale is
 
  A) 200 N.
  B) 400 N.
  C) 800 N.
  D) 1600 N.
  E) none of the above

Question 2

If you toss a coin straight upward in train that gains speed while the coin is in the air, the coin will land
 
  A) as if you were at rest.
  B) in front of you.
  C) in back of you.



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Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C





 

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