Unravel the Mysteries of Free Fall and Gravity in this Physics Quiz
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Which force is the only force acting on a body in free fall in Newtonian physics?

  • Electromagnetic force
  • Magnetic force
  • Friction force
  • Gravity (correct)

    • In the context of general relativity, what happens to a body in free fall?

  • It experiences no force (correct)
  • It experiences a sideways force
  • It experiences a downward force
  • It experiences an upward force

    • Can an object moving upwards be considered to be in free fall?

  • Yes, always
  • Yes, but only if it is subject to the force of gravity (correct)
  • No, never
  • No, unless it is subject to the force of gravity

    • Is the Moon in free fall around the Earth?

    <p>Yes, but its orbital speed keeps it in a far orbit from the Earth's surface</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What happens to the sensation of weightlessness when there are no other forces acting on a body?

    <p>It disappears</p> Signup and view all the answers

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