In order to determine the mass of a planet by applying Newton's laws of motion and gravity, the planet must have
A) rings.
B) moons.
C) a solid surface.
D) a known size and distance from Earth.
E) planets further from the Sun than itself.
B
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Indicate whether the statement is true or false
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A) are negatively charged rather than positively charged. B) interact more strongly with other particles. C) have a smaller mass. D) have a smaller volume E) interact more weakly (i.e., less strongly) with other particles.