Compared to when it was on the surface, a satellite in an orbit whose radius is about 4 times the Earth's radius will experience about 1/16 the force due to the Earth's gravity

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


TRUE

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The most likely first form of life on Earth was probably an archaea-like extremophile tolerant of high temperatures

a. True b. False Indicate whether the statement is true or false

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An aqueous solution of the colorless gas HCl is called ______________

Fill in the blank(s) with correct word

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While traveling along a straight interstate highway you notice that the mile marker reads 260. You travel until you reach mile marker 150 and then retrace your path to the mile marker 175. What is the magnitude of your resultant displacement from mile marker 260?

1.110 miles 2.135 miles 3.260 miles 4.85 miles

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At what local solar time will the first-quarter moon be on an observer's overhead meridian?

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