The Force of Gravity Acts on All Apples on an Apple

question 15

Multiple Choice

The force of gravity acts on all apples on an apple tree. Some apples are twice as far from the ground as others. For the same mass these twice-as-high apples have

• A)1/4 the weight.
• B)1/2 the weight.
• C)practically the same weight.

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A method of ordering alternatives based on their level of desirability or utility to an individual or group.

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