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There must come a point where these two attractions wouldbook18 neutralize each other the projectile would possess weight no longer. . Hence this effect If the earth had been alone in space ifbook1 the other celestial bodies had been suddenly annihilated the projectile according to Newtons laws would weigh less as it got farther from the earth but without ever losing its weight entirely for the terrestrial attraction would always have made itself felt at whatever distance. But what do you want to do with these chickens asked Barbicane.... read all
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