If the Mass of the Earth Decreased by a Factor

question 14

Multiple Choice

If the mass of the Earth decreased by a factor of two with no change in radius, your weight would

• A) increase by a factor of 4.
• B) increase by a factor of 2.
• C) stay the same.
• D) decrease by a factor of 2.
• E) decrease by a factor of 4.

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Definitions:

Alimentary Canal

The whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including the esophagus, stomach, and intestines.

Peritoneum

The double-walled, outermost layer of the alimentary canal; also called the serosa.

Alimentary Canal

The whole passage along which food passes through the body from mouth to anus, including all the organs involved in digestion and absorption.

Mucosa

The damp interior surface of certain organs and bodily cavities, including the nose, mouth, lungs, and stomach, which participates in the processes of absorbing and secreting substances.