Chapter 3 Self-Quiz, page 139
1. (c)
2. (c)
3. (c)
4. (c)
5. (d)
6. (c)
7. (d)
8. (b)
9. False. During free fall, the apparent weight is zero because objects are accelerating due to
gravity.
10. False. For two objects moving in the same circular path with different speeds, the faster
object experiences greater centripetal acceleration.
11. True
12. True
13. False. The effect of the Coriolis force is not noticeable on everyday objects moving along
Earth’s surface.
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