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P68T

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on: Jul 29, 2018
If Earth's mass somehow decreased with no change in its radius, your weight would
 
  A) decrease also.
  B) increase.
  C) remain the same.

Question 2

Why doesn't the Moon fall toward Earth like apples do?
 
  A) the great distance of the Moon prevents falling
  B) moon's small mass prevents falling
  C) moon does fall but its great distance keeps it from getting closer
  D) moon does fall but due to its tangential motion it also falls around Earth


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

Answer: A

Answer to Question 2

Answer: D


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