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Neglect the effect of rotation of the Earth. Suppose the Earth suddenly stops attracting objects placed near its surface. A person standing on the surface of the Earth will _

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Physics: Principles with Applications
7th Edition, 2013
Giancoli
ISBN: 9780321625922

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