gravitational force exerted on the rock and pebble
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Concept Question: A large rock and a small pebble are held at the same height above the ground.
(a) Is the gravitational force exerted on the rock greater than, less than or equal to that exerted on the pebble? Justify your answer.
(b) When the rock and the pebble are released, is the downward acceleration of the rock greater than, less than or equal to that of the pebble? Why?
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The mass of the large rock M is apparently greater than that of the small pebble m.
(a) when they are held at the same height of the ground, the gravitational ...
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