Astronauts, in Satellites Orbiting Earth, Feel Weightless

question 21

Multiple Choice

Astronauts, in satellites orbiting Earth, feel weightless. Are they really weightless?

• A) Yes, because the centrifugal force due to their circular motion balances the force of gravity.
• B) Yes, because they are not in Earth's gravitational field.
• C) Yes, because they are "falling" around Earth.
• D) No, because the gravitational force is pulling downward on them.
• E) No, because the centrifugal force is pulling outward on them.

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Definitions:

Normal Balance

In accounting, the normal balance is the side (debit or credit) of an account that is usually increased. For example, asset accounts normally have a debit balance, while liabilities and equity accounts have a credit balance.

Direct Write-off Method

A method of accounting for bad debts that involves charging the amount of an uncollectible account directly to the expense account when it is deemed non-recoverable.

Uncollectible Receivables

Debts owed to a company that are considered to be uncollectable and are written off as a loss.

Debit Balance

Occurs when the total of debits in an account exceeds the total of credits, which can be typical for accounts like expenses, assets, and losses.