A Projectile Is Fired Vertically from the Surface of the Earth

question 9

Multiple Choice

A projectile is fired vertically from the surface of the Earth at 8 km/s.The projectile will

• A)go into circular orbit about the Earth.
• B)rise and fall back to the Earth's surface.
• C)follow an uncertain path.
• D)escape from the Earth.

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Definitions:

Holding

The binding legal principle, or precedent, that is drawn from the court’s decision in a case.

Appellate Court

A higher court that reviews the decisions and outcomes of lower courts to ensure that the law was correctly applied and justice was properly administered.

Affirms

Confirms or publicly declares something to be true, correct, or of a certain value.

Dictum

A statement, opinion, or remark within a judicial decision that is not necessary for the decision itself, and therefore not legally binding as precedent.