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1. At which location is the Earth's gravity the strongest? * a. Inside the Earth b. At the Earth's surface c. At the north pole d. far from the Earth e. None of the above

Stars and Galaxies (MindTap Course List)

10th Edition

ISBN:9781337399944

Author:Michael A. Seeds

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds

Chapter5: Gravity

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