An Astronaut Is on a 100-M Lifeline Outside a Spaceship,circling

question 33

Multiple Choice

An astronaut is on a 100-m lifeline outside a spaceship,circling the ship with an angular speed of 0.100 rad/s.How far inward can she be pulled before the centripetal acceleration reaches 5g = 49 m/s²?

• A)10.1 m
• B)50.0 m
• C)72.7 m
• D)89.9 m

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Definitions:

Supertasters

Individuals who have a heightened sense of taste, often due to a greater number of taste buds on their tongue.

Umami

One of the five basic tastes, recognized for its savory flavor, which is attributed to the presence of glutamate and other amino acids.

Gustatory System

The sensory system responsible for the perception of taste and flavor.

Solitary Tract

A bundle of nerve fibers in the brainstem involved in transmitting sensory information, particularly from the internal organs.