An astronaut of mass 84.0 kg is taking a space walk to work on the International Space Station. Because of a malfunction with the booster rockets on his spacesuit, he finds himself drifting away from the station with a constant speed of 0.570 m/s. With the booster rockets no longer working, the only way for him to return to the station is to throw the 7.85 kg wrench he is holding.
In which direction should he throw the wrench?
toward the station away from the station Correct: Your answer is correct.
He throws the wrench with speed 16.67 m/s WITH RESPECT TO HIMSELF.
After he throws the wrench, how fast is the astronaut drifting toward the space station?
Incorrect: Your answer is incorrect.
Your response differs from the correct answer by more than 10%. Double check your calculations.
What is the speed of the wrench with respect to the space station?