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Physics for Scientists & Engineers

by Douglas C. Giancoli
Volume 1, 4th Edition, Pearson Prentice Hall, Upper Saddle River, NJ, 2008

Chapter 6: Gravitation and Newton's Synthesis


"CHAPTER-OPENING QUESTIONS - Guess now!
A space station revolves around the Earth as a satellite, 100 km above Earth's surface. What is the net force on an astronaut at rest inside the space station?
(a) Equal to her weight on Earth.
(b) A little less than her weight on Earth.
(c) Less than half her weight on Earth.
(d) Zero (she is weightless)
(e) Somewhat larger than her weight on Earth."





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