If the Mass of the Earth Decreased by a Factor

question 53

Multiple Choice

If the mass of the Earth decreased by a factor of 2,with no change in the radius,what would happen to your weight?

• A)It would increase by a factor of 4.
• B)It would increase by a factor of 2.
• C)It would decrease by a factor of 2.
• D)It would decrease by a factor of 4.

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