If an electron is released at the equator and falls toward the Earth under the influence of gravity, the magnetic force on the electron will be toward the:

a. south.
c. west.
b. east.
d. north.


C

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An observation satellite for mapping purposes is placed in a low Earth orbit. In order to see the whole surface of the Earth, which would be the preferred orbit?

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A 10-inch telescope (25.4 cm in diameter) is used to determine if what appears to be one star is actually two stars. Stars are so far away that they are essentially point sources

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