In Outer Space,an Astronaut Is Working with Two Pieces of Equipment

question 40

Essay

In outer space,an astronaut is working with two pieces of equipment that are outwardly identical.However,one of the objects has a slightly larger mass than the other.Since objects are weightless in space,how can the astronaut distinguish between the two objects?

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Definitions:

Urban Growth

The expansion of cities and towns as a result of population increase and infrastructural development, often impacting the surrounding environment and agricultural lands.

Developing Countries

Countries characterized by less industrialization, a lower quality of life, and typically lower scores on the Human Development Index (HDI) than those seen in developed nations.

Urban Sprawl

The spread of city development into areas outside of traditional urban centers, often characterized by low-density and car-dependent communities.

Squatter Settlement

An area of unauthorized or informal housing, often lacking basic services, created by people with nowhere else to live.