-Which One of the Following Statements Concerning This Situation Is

question 51

Multiple Choice

-Which one of the following statements concerning this situation is true?

• A)The spacecraft does not move, but the astronaut moves to the right with a constant speed.
• B)The astronaut stops moving after he stops pushing on the spacecraft.
• C)The force exerted on the astronaut is larger than the force exerted on the spacecraft.
• D)The force exerted on the spacecraft is larger than the force exerted on the astronaut.
• E)The velocity of the astronaut increases while he is pushing on the spacecraft.

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Definitions:

Lift

The force that directly opposes the weight of an object and supports it in the air, often used in the context of aircraft.

Gravity

A fundamental force of nature that attracts two bodies towards each other, affecting all matter and having profound effects on celestial and terrestrial dynamics.

Adaptation

The evolutionary process by which organisms become better suited to their environment, leading to changes in their structure, behavior, or physiology.

Fly

A small, winged insect belonging to the order Diptera, known for its ability to fly quickly and its role in various ecosystems as both pollinator and decomposer.