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How can gravity be simulated in an orbiting space station?
To explain: The process for simulating the gravity in an orbiting space station.
Answer to Problem 17A
Artificial gravity is induced in the orbiting space station using centripetal force and spinning force.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Spinning keeps the object rotating along with the normal force (i.e. centripetal force) which tends to attract objects inside.
Artificial gravity is induced in an orbiting space station by spinning it at a fixed speed. Along with that normal force acts on the objects placed inside which is the centripetal force directed towards the center of the space station.
Hence, this centripetal force is responsible for artificial gravity.
Conclusion:
Thus, gravity is simulated in the space station using the centripetal force on the object.
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