If Earth's Mass Decreased to One-Half Its Original Mass with No

question 60

Multiple Choice

If Earth's mass decreased to one-half its original mass with no change in radius, then your weight would

• A)decrease to one-quarter.
• B)decrease to half.
• C)stay the same.
• D)none of the above

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