Astronauts aboard a spacecraft experience artificial gravity by the rotation of

Question

Astronauts aboard a spacecraft experience artificial gravity by the rotation of the spacecraft about its center of mass. One day the astronauts receive a message that they must reduce the rotation rate of the craft without firing any rockets. The most practical way to do this would be to:

A Move whatever mass they can as far from the center of mass as possible. B Attempt to affix the craft to a non-rotating object outside. C Run rapidly around the craft in the direction opposite of the rotation. D Concentrate themselves in a huddle near the center of mass of the spaceship.

Explanation / Answer

A Move whatever mass they can as far from the center of mass as possible.

inertia of spaceship will increase and angular velocity will decrease this way
-----------------------------------------------------------------------------

Related Questions

Navigate

• Browse (All)
• Browse A
• Subjects

---

---

Integrity-first tutoring: explanations and feedback only — we do not complete graded work. Learn more.