Asked by David
Before going into orbit, an astronaut has a mass of 55 kg. When in orbit, a measurement determines that a force of 67.1 N causes her to move with an acceleration of 1.1 m/s2.
To regain her original weight, should she go on a diet or start eating more candy? To answer this, find her mass in orbit.
Answer in units of kg
To regain her original weight, should she go on a diet or start eating more candy? To answer this, find her mass in orbit.
Answer in units of kg
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Answered by
Damon
m = F/a = 67.1 N/1.1 m/s^2 = 61 kg
She has gained mass (not weight by the way. That has become 0 if in orbit). Try diet.
These questions are very carelessly written by the way. Are these from a textbook or did students make them up?
She has gained mass (not weight by the way. That has become 0 if in orbit). Try diet.
These questions are very carelessly written by the way. Are these from a textbook or did students make them up?
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