If the Earth's Mass Decreased to One-Half Its Original Mass

question 27

Multiple Choice

If the Earth's mass decreased to one-half its original mass with no change in radius, then your weight would

• A) decrease to one half your original weight.
• B) stay the same.
• C) decrease to one quarter your original weight.
• D) none of these

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