An Astronaut Is in an All-Metal Chamber Outside the Space

question 80

Multiple Choice

An astronaut is in an all-metal chamber outside the space station when a solar storm results in the deposit of a large positive charge on the station. Which statement is correct?

• A) The astronaut must abandon the chamber immediately to avoid being electrocuted.
• B) The astronaut will be safe only if she is wearing a spacesuit made of non-conducting materials.
• C) The astronaut does not need to worry: the charge will remain on the outside surface.
• D) The astronaut must abandon the chamber if the electric field on the outside surface becomes greater than the breakdown field of air.
• E) The astronaut must abandon the chamber immediately because the electric field inside the chamber is non-uniform.

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