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1. At which location is the Earth's gravity the strongest? * a. Inside the Earth b. At the Earth's surface c. At the north pole d. far from the Earth e. None of the above

Glencoe Physics: Principles and Problems, Student Edition

1st Edition

ISBN:9780078807213

Author:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Publisher:Paul W. Zitzewitz

Chapter7: Gravitation

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 82A

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