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A 150 lbs astronaut finds that his weight is reduced to 60 lbs at a distant location, what is the acceleration due to gravity at that location?

Foundations of Astronomy (MindTap Course List)

14th Edition

ISBN:9781337399920

Author:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Publisher:Michael A. Seeds, Dana Backman

Chapter5: Gravity

Section: Chapter Questions

Problem 9RQ: An astronaut working in space near the International Space Station says she feels weightless. What...

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