Acceleration due to gravity on a planet decreases with ______. A) decrease in radius of the planet B) increase in mass of the planet C) decrease in mass of the body D) increase in altitude from surface of the planet

Acceleration due to gravity on a planet decreases with ______. A) decrease in radius of the planet B) increase in mass of the planet C) decrease in mass of the body D) increase in altitude from surface of the planet

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Stars and Galaxies (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337399944

Author:Michael A. Seeds

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds

Chapter5: Gravity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 5P

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