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Type: Open-Ended
Category: Forces and Motion
Level: College
Tags: AP Physics C Mechanics
Author: BBukalov
Last Modified: 6 years ago

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College Forces and Motion

In order to get to the other side of the globe, an explorer digs a straight tunnel that goes through Earth's core and comes out on the other side. Describe the motion of an object dropped into this tunnel. Neglect air drag. If the object exhibits cyclical motion, calculate its period. Assume Earth's density to be homogeneous.