science
Grade8
Easy
Question
Which of the following bodies are not under free fall. (Neglect the air resistance)
- A merry-go-round
- The Moon revolving around the Earth
- The Earth revolving around the Sun
- A sky-diver
Hint:
A merry-go-round are not under free fall.
The correct answer is: A merry-go-round
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