Multiple Choice
Two rocks (call them S and T) are a distance of 50 km from one another in empty space.Rock S has 20 times the mass of rock T.Considering only their mutual gravitational force, which rock will accelerate faster in response to gravity?
A) rock S
B) rock T
C) Both rocks will have the same acceleration.
D) Neither rock will accelerate.
E) Not enough information is available to answer.
Correct Answer:
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Correct Answer:
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