An Introduction to Physical Science
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ISBN: 9781305079137
Author: James Shipman, Jerry D. Wilson, Charles A. Higgins, Omar Torres
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Chapter 3, Problem 9MC
Which is true about the acceleration due to gravity? (3.5)
- (a) It is a universal constant.
- (b) It is a fundamental property.
- (c) It decreases with increasing altitude.
- (d) It is different for different objects in free fall.
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