Which of the following statements about the Moon is correct?
A. The Moon has a constant velocity.
B. There is no net force acting on the Moon.
C. Earth exerts a stronger force on the Moon than the Moon exerts on Earth.
D. The Moon experiences a centripetal acceleration toward Earth.
Answer: D. The Moon experiences a centripetal acceleration toward Earth.
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A. 20.0 cm after the second lens B. 12.5 cm after the second lens C. 5.60 cm after the second lens D. 50.0 cm after the second lens E. 100 cm after the second lens
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A) zero. B) g. C) one-quarter g. D) one-half g. E) three-quarters g.
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A. Weak nuclear B. Electromagnetic C. Gravitational D. Strong nuclear