An Astronaut Orbits the Earth in a Space Capsule Whose

question 63

Multiple Choice

An astronaut orbits the earth in a space capsule whose height above the earth is equal to the earth's radius. How does the weight of the astronaut in the capsule compare to her weight on the earth?

• A)Her weight is equal to zero newtons.
• B)Her weight is approximately equal to one-fourth her weight on earth.
• C)Her weight is approximately equal to one-half of her weight on earth.
• D)Her weight is approximately equal to one-third of her weight on earth.
• E)Her weight is approximately equal to one-sixteenth her weight on earth.

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