An Piece of Space Debris Is Released from Rest at an Altitude

question 23

Multiple Choice

An piece of space debris is released from rest at an altitude that is two earth radii from the center of the earth. Compared to its weight on Earth, the weight of this debris is

• A) zero.
• B) one-third of its weight on the surface of the earth.
• C) the same as on the surface of the earth.
• D) one-quarter of its weight on the surface of the earth.
• E) one-half of its weight on the surface of the earth.

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