Multiple Choice
If you drop a stone into a hole drilled all the way to the other side of the Earth (neglect the molten core) ,the stone will
A) come to an abrupt stop at the center of the Earth.
B) speed up until it gets to the center of the Earth.
C) speed up until it reaches the other side of the Earth.
D) slow down until it reaches the center.
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