One of the requirements for this section is to use NLUG to calculate the force of gravity. You need to answer the following question to demonstrate this ability. Include your work in your visual presentation. Also, you should understand the concept of apparent weightlessness.
Observation: Astronauts on the space shuttle float therefore they must escape Earth’s gravitational field. So, the force of gravity must = 0. Is this true? Make the calculation for the magnitude of the force of gravity on the space shuttle at the Earth’ surface and at orbiting altitude. Put this in your visual presentation. And why do astronauts appear to be floating in the space shuttle? Include video or image with description.
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Evidence of Freefall
Greetings and good morning.
We will be looking at this in class today - an attempt at documenting weightlessness right here on the surface of planet Earth.
Matt
We will be looking at this in class today - an attempt at documenting weightlessness right here on the surface of planet Earth.
Matt
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