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A space shuttle is in a circular orbit at an altitude of 300 mi. Calculate the absolute value of g at this altitude and determine the corresponding weight of a shuttle passenger who weighs 190 lb when standing on the surface of the earth at a latitude of 45°. Are the terms "zero-g" and "weightless," which are sometimes used to describe conditions aboard orbiting spacecraft, correct in the absolute sense? Answers: 8h = Wh= i i ! ft/sec² ! lb

A space shuttle is in a circular orbit at an altitude of 300 mi. Calculate the absolute value of g at this altitude and determine the corresponding weight of a shuttle passenger who weighs 190 lb when standing on the surface of the earth at a latitude of 45°. Are the terms "zero-g" and "weightless," which are sometimes used to describe conditions aboard orbiting spacecraft, correct in the absolute sense? Answers: 8h = Wh= i i ! ft/sec² ! lb

Applications and Investigations in Earth Science (9th Edition)
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A space shuttle is in a circular orbit at an altitude of 300 mi. Calculate the absolute value of g at this altitude and determine the corresponding weight of a shuttle passenger who weighs 190 lb when standing on the surface of the earth at a latitude of 45°. Are the terms "zero-g" and "weightless," which are sometimes used to describe conditions aboard orbiting spacecraft, correct in the absolute sense? Answers: 8h= Wh= i ! ft/sec² lb
Transcribed Image Text:A space shuttle is in a circular orbit at an altitude of 300 mi. Calculate the absolute value of g at this altitude and determine the corresponding weight of a shuttle passenger who weighs 190 lb when standing on the surface of the earth at a latitude of 45°. Are the terms "zero-g" and "weightless," which are sometimes used to describe conditions aboard orbiting spacecraft, correct in the absolute sense? Answers: 8h= Wh= i ! ft/sec² lb
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