An Astronaut Is in a Capsule in a Stable Orbit

question 79

Multiple Choice

An astronaut is in a capsule in a stable orbit, about two Earth radii from the center of Earth. Her weight is

• A) zero N.
• B) the same as on the surface of Earth.
• C) about one-half of her weight on the surface of Earth.
• D) about one-third of her weight on the surface of Earth.
• E) about one-quarter of her weight on the surface of Earth.

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