The gravitational slingshot effect can increase the speed of a spacecraft, but not decrease it

Indicate whether the statement is true or false


FALSE

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Einstein's equivalence principle says that

A) the effects of gravity are exactly equivalent to the effects of acceleration. B) everyone measures the speed of light to be equivalent. C) someone traveling at 0.9c will age at the same rate as someone at 0.99c. D) all people see themselves at an equivalent distance to the center of the universe.

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An object is placed 15. cm from a concave mirror of focal length 20. cm. If the object is 4.0 cm tall,

(a) where is the image formed? (b) how tall is it?

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The gauge pressure inside a pressure cooker is 13 psi. What is the net force on the lid of the pressure cooker if the lid's area is 110 square inches?

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Balance the chemical equation: Al2S3+ H2O ? Al(OH)3 + H2S

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