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Universal Law of Gravitation — Quiz

Question 6 • Physics

Which are the effects of gravity on objects on the surface of Earth? Choose two correct answers.

Answer
A
Objects “fall” toward the center of Earth.
B
Objects travel at a rate of 9.8 meters per second toward the center of Earth.
C
Objects pull on the Earth is much stronger than the Earth’s pull on the object.
D
Objects are pulled by Earth but do not pull on Earth.
E
Objects accelerate at a rate of 9.8 meters per second each second.

Explanation

Gravity pulls objects near Earth toward Earth's center, so objects fall in that direction. Near Earth's surface, gravity causes an acceleration of about 9.8 meters per second each second; it does not mean objects move at a constant speed of 9.8 meters per second. Earth and an object also pull on each other with equal strength, so choices C and D are incorrect.

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