Astronomy Today (9th Edition)
Astronomy Today (9th Edition)
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Author: Eric Chaisson, Steve McMillan
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 2, Problem 8MC
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The correct option, from the following options, for the effect of gravity on the motion of the ball near Earth's surface shown in the Figure 2.21 (“Gravity”).

(a) increases with altitude

(b) causes the ball to accelerate downward

(c) causes the ball to accelerate upward

(d) has no effect on the ball

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L1=5.2m L2=0.5m L3=1.7m L4=0.6m L5=0.5m L6=0.5m V2=5.4m/s
M1=0.45M2=1.9M3=0.59
I don't know why part A is wrong and can you help me with part B as well
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