An Object of Mass 0

question 8

Multiple Choice

An object of mass 0.50 kg is transported to the surface of Planet X where the object's weight is measured to be 10 N.The radius of the planet is 4.0 × 10⁶ m.What free fall acceleration will the 0.50 kg object experience when transported to a distance of 2.0 × 10⁶ m from the surface of this planet?

• A) 90 m/s²
• B) 8.9 m/s²
• C) 13 m/s²
• D) 18 m/s²

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Chemical or physical agents used to destroy or eliminate all forms of microbial life, including spores.

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Capable of being decomposed by bacteria or other living organisms, thus avoiding pollution.

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