Living quarters of a circular space station m a \"gravity-free\" region of space

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Living quarters of a circular space station m a "gravity-free" region of space are arranged along its circumference, point A in the figure at right ( 2001: A Space Odyssey) for example. To simulate gravity (Earth's surface) in these quarters, the station spins about its axis. Which of the following statement about this space station and its occupants necessarily correct? The speed v of point A on the circumference is yfRg R The period T of rotation about its axis is 2n The magnitude of the normal force acting on a person of mass M standing in the living quarters is Mg. As a crew member moves towards the rotational axis of the station through one of its eight radial support tubes, she will feel her weight decreasing.

Explanation / Answer

D) p and r only are Correct.

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