College Physics (7th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0-32160-183-1
ISBN 13: 978-0-32160-183-4

Chapter 7 - Circular Motion and Gravitation - Learning Path Questions and Exercises - Conceptual Questions - Page 260: 19

Answer

The water is falling from the holes because of the weight of the water above the holes. However, if the cup is falling under gravity, the water above the holes would not any longer exert any forces on the water to force it out of the holes.

Work Step by Step

The water is falling from the holes because of the weight of the water above the holes. However, if the cup is falling under gravity, the water above the holes would not any longer exert any forces on the water to force it out of the holes.
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