Galileo's Use of Inclined Planes Allowed Him to Effectively

question 15

Multiple Choice

Galileo's use of inclined planes allowed him to effectively

• A) eliminate the acceleration of free fall.
• B) increase the acceleration beyond that of free fall.
• C) slow down the acceleration of free fall.
• D) eliminate friction.

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Sodium-Potassium Pump

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