A Very Massive Object a and a Less Massive Object

question 53

Multiple Choice

A very massive object A and a less massive object B move toward each other under the influence of gravity.Which force,if either,is greater?

• A)the force on A
• B)the force on B
• C)both forces on each other are the same

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Definitions:

Discrete Random Variable

A random variable that can take on a countable number of distinct values, often representing quantities that can be enumerated.

Continuous Random Variable

A variable that can take on an infinite number of values within a given range, representing outcomes of a random process.

Poisson Random Variable

A variable that represents the number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space, assuming these events occur with a known constant mean rate and independently of the time since the last event.

Poisson Distribution

A discrete probability distribution that expresses the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space.