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The rotation speed (revolutions per day) if an effect nearly equal to gravity at the surface of the Earth (say 0.90g) is to be felt.
Answer to Problem 13P
Solution:
The space station of a circular tube that will rotate about its center to produce acceleration nearly equal to gravity at the surface of the Earth
Explanation of Solution
Given:
The diameter of the space station
Centripetal acceleration
Formula Used:
Centripetal acceleration
r : radius of space station.
Calculation:
Centripetal acceleration
Conclusion:
Space station must be rotated about its center to produce virtual gravity so that astronaut does not feel weightlessness.
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