An Astronaut Is in Equilibrium When He Is Positioned

question 41

Multiple Choice

An astronaut is in equilibrium when he is positioned from the center of asteroid X and from the center of asteroid Y, along the straight line joining the centers of the asteroids. What is the ratio of the masses X/Y of the asteroids?

• A) 0.0581
• B) 17.2
• C) 0.241
• D) 4.15

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