An Object Is Dropped from Rest near the Surface of Earth.If

question 27

Multiple Choice

An object is dropped from rest near the surface of Earth.If the time interval during which it falls is cut in half,the distance it falls will

• A)double.
• B)decrease by one-half.
• C)increase by a factor of four.
• D)decrease by a factor of four.
• E)not change.

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