Suppose That You Are Isolated and "Floating" in Outer Space

question 57

Multiple Choice

Suppose that you are isolated and "floating" in outer space and that you hold a wooden block and a lead block, one in each hand, and that the two blocks look and feel identical. How could you tell which one is the lead block?

• A) Give each one a light tap with your finger; the one that accelerates the most is the lead block.
• B) Give each one a light tap with your finger; the one that accelerates the least is the lead block.
• C) Let go of them; the one that falls the fastest is the lead block.
• D) None of the above methods could tell you which block is the lead block.

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