An Object of Weight W Is in Freefall Close to the Surface

question 6

Multiple Choice

An object of weight W is in freefall close to the surface of Earth.The magnitude of the force that the object exerts on Earth is

• A)greater than W.
• B)less than W.
• C)equal to W.
• D)zero.
• E)cannot be determined without knowing the relative masses of the object and the earth.

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