If You Drop a Stone into a Hole Drilled All

question 54

Multiple Choice

If you drop a stone into a hole drilled all the way to the other side of the Earth (neglect the molten core) ,the stone will

• A)come to an abrupt stop at the center of the Earth.
• B)speed up until it gets to the center of the Earth.
• C)speed up until it reaches the other side of the Earth.
• D)slow down until it reaches the center.

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