An object is raised from the surface of Earth to a height of two Earth radii above Earth.Then:
A)its mass increases and its weight remains constant
B)both its mass and weight remain constant
C)its mass remains constant and its weight decreases
D)both its mass and its weight decrease
E)its mass remains constant and its weight increases

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Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Mass remains constant because mass is an intrinsic property of an object and does not change with location. Weight decreases because weight is the force of gravity acting on an object, and this force decreases as the distance from the Earth increases.

An Object Is Raised from the Surface of Earth to a Height