When something is thrown over large distances (on Earth), what new factor comes into play?

a. The curvature of the Earth.
b. The increase in gravity over long distances.
c. The decrease in gravity over long distances.
d. The tendency of thrown objects to fall to the ground.
e. The difference between miles and kilometers.


a

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