An piece of space debris is released from rest at an altitude that is two earth radii from the center of the earth. Whic

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An piece of space debris is released from rest at an altitude that is two earth radii from the center of the earth. Whic

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An piece of space debris is released from rest at an altitude
that is two earth radii from the center of the earth. Which of the
following statements is/are true? (Please choose all that
apply)
the gravitational potetinal energy of the debris-earth systen is
4 times larger than on the sruface of the earth.
the debirs weight is 1/4 of weight on the surface of the
earth.
the debirs weight is 1/2 of weight on the surface of the
earth.
the gravitational potetinal energy of the debris-earth systen is
2 times larger than on the sruface of the earth.
the debirs wiehgt is the same as on the surface of the
earth.
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