AST FINAL PAPER 2026 COMPLETE
ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ To come up with the precise mathematical form of his law of
gravity, Newton first had to invent the mathematical techniques that
we now call:
A
algebra
B
ratio and proportions
C
angular momentum
D
calculus
E
scientific notation. Answer: D
◉ In Newton's Law of Gravity, the force of gravity goes up as the:
A
mass goes down
B
distance goes up
, C
mass goes up
D
distance goes down
E
more than one of the above. Answer: E
◉ Why do astronauts (and cans of soft drink) float around in the
Shuttle instead of falling?
A
the Shuttle is so far from the Earth, gravity is negligible
B
the Shuttle's gravity balances the Earth's, so that the net gravity is
zero
C
the Shuttle is falling around the Earth (and everything aboard is in
free fall)
D
the Shuttle has an antigravity device on board, developed by NASA
E
the rules Newton developed for gravity only hold on Earth, not once
you get into space. Answer: C
ANSWERS VERIFIED
◉ To come up with the precise mathematical form of his law of
gravity, Newton first had to invent the mathematical techniques that
we now call:
A
algebra
B
ratio and proportions
C
angular momentum
D
calculus
E
scientific notation. Answer: D
◉ In Newton's Law of Gravity, the force of gravity goes up as the:
A
mass goes down
B
distance goes up
, C
mass goes up
D
distance goes down
E
more than one of the above. Answer: E
◉ Why do astronauts (and cans of soft drink) float around in the
Shuttle instead of falling?
A
the Shuttle is so far from the Earth, gravity is negligible
B
the Shuttle's gravity balances the Earth's, so that the net gravity is
zero
C
the Shuttle is falling around the Earth (and everything aboard is in
free fall)
D
the Shuttle has an antigravity device on board, developed by NASA
E
the rules Newton developed for gravity only hold on Earth, not once
you get into space. Answer: C
