Physics Technology Update (4th Edition)

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Chapter 29 - Relativity - Problems and Conceptual Exercises - Page 1044: 75

Answer

Greater than.

Work Step by Step

We know that if the apple is near the top of its fall (that is, at a greater height), then the earth-apple system has more gravitational potential energy. Increased energy is equivalent to the increased mass according the relation $E=mc^2$; therefore, we conclude that the mass of the apple near the top of its fall is greater.
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