What is the force that keeps planets orbiting the Sun and moons orbiting planets?

a. weight
b. inertia
c. mass
d. gravity


Answer: d. gravity

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A. Twice B. The Same C. One-half of the number that hit

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Active galaxy radio lobes and jets contain magnetic fields

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

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Dark energy accounts for what percent of the known energy in the universe?

A) 68% B) 24% C) 8% D) 94%

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Which is a useful property of a prism?

A) internally reflects 100% of incident light B) changes directions of light in a variety of ways C) re-inverts images D) all the above E) none of the above

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