Example 3.1
The mass of the earth is
the earth is approximately 80 times the mace
nes the mass of the moon
and the earth's radius is 3.7 times that of the
of free fall on the earth is 10m s-2. estimate
hes that of the moon. If the acceleration
ms-2. estimate its value on the moon.
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Use the information presented in the graph to answer the questions. which segments show acceleration? which segment indicates that the object is slowing down? what is the velocity of segment b? what is the acceleration of segment b?

What are two different ways you could find the value of a? explain these methods.

You want to lose weight and have been trying to decide which type of fad diet is best for you. you ask your doctor, who responds that a. fad diets are a temporary fix but generally don't have any side effects b. fad diets can be used several times a year to maintain a healthy weight c. fad diets can be risky for your health and, in the long run, do not work d. fad diets should never be used one right after the other; there should be a break between them select the best answer from the choices provided. a b c d