Figure G-2 -Suppose Masses M₁ and M₂ Are Falling Toward Planet M

question 208

Multiple Choice

Figure G-2

-Suppose masses M₁ and M₂ are falling toward planet M under gravitational influence. We would find that M₁ falls

• A)faster than M_2,
• B)as fast as M_2,
• C)slower than M₂, With the result that
• D)ocean tides are formed on M.
• E)the distance between M₁ and M₂ increases.
• F)the distance between M₁ and M₂ decreases.
• G)the distance between M₁ and M₂ remains unchanged, but the distance between M and M₁ decreases.

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