[Answered] Occupants of the International Space Station experience weightlessness due to A) the absence of ...

This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer

Author Question: Occupants of the International Space Station experience weightlessness due to A) the absence of ... (Read 61 times)

nenivikky

Hero Member
Posts: 516

on: Jul 29, 2018

Occupants of the International Space Station experience weightlessness due to

A) the absence of Earth gravity at that altitude.
B) the absence of a support force.
C) rotation of the station.
D) no inertia in space.

Question 2

Weight can be simulated in a space vehicle if the vehicle is

A) falling.
B) in a circular orbit about Earth.
C) rotating.
D) none of the above

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question

Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

GCabra

Sr. Member
Posts: 331

Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018

Answer to Question 1

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C

nenivikky

Hero Member
Posts: 516

Reply #2 on: Jul 29, 2018

Thanks

GCabra

Sr. Member
Posts: 331

Reply #3 on: Jul 29, 2018

Welcome

« previous next »

Did you know?

Signs of depression include feeling sad most of the time for 2 weeks or longer; loss of interest in things normally enjoyed; lack of energy; sleep and appetite disturbances; weight changes; feelings of hopelessness, helplessness, or worthlessness; an inability to make decisions; and thoughts of death and suicide.

Did you know?

Complications of influenza include: bacterial pneumonia, ear and sinus infections, dehydration, and worsening of chronic conditions such as asthma, congestive heart failure, or diabetes.

Did you know?

A serious new warning has been established for pregnant women against taking ACE inhibitors during pregnancy. In the study, the risk of major birth defects in children whose mothers took ACE inhibitors during the first trimester was nearly three times higher than in children whose mothers didn't take ACE inhibitors. Physicians can prescribe alternative medications for pregnant women who have symptoms of high blood pressure.

Did you know?

During the twentieth century, a variant of the metric system was used in Russia and France in which the base unit of mass was the tonne. Instead of kilograms, this system used millitonnes (mt).

Did you know?

Russia has the highest death rate from cardiovascular disease followed by the Ukraine, Romania, Hungary, and Poland.