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The gravitational force acting on a person standing on the surface of the Earth is F. What would
the gravitational force be for this same person standing on a different planet that has the same
mass as the Earth, but is twice as big in radius.
a) Fg
b) 2 Fg
c) 4 Fg
d) 1/2Fg
e) 1/4Fg
Two masses are connected by a string across a pulley. Mass M is heavier than mass m. Which
mass experiences the larger tension force?
a) M has the larger tension force
b) m has the larger tension force
c) both have zero tension
d) both have the same, non-zero tension
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