In a Spaceship Orbiting Earth,two Astronauts Want to Measure the Mass

question 19

Multiple Choice

In a spaceship orbiting Earth,two astronauts want to measure the mass of a mouse.How can they easily do it if they are in constant free fall?

• A) Place the mouse on a spring-loaded scale and weigh it.
• B) Measure the gravitational attraction between the mouse and a steel ball of known mass.
• C) Drop the mouse from the top of the spaceship to its bottom.
• D) Push on the mouse with a known force and measure its acceleration.

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