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How will the value of g vary at different distances from the hub of a rotating space station?
To explain: The variation in the value of g at different distances from the hub of a rotating space station.
Answer to Problem 18A
The value of gravitational force would decrease till it becomes zero as going away from the source of artificial gravity.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
With the increasing distance between the source and the object, the effect of gravitational force decreases.
In a rotating space station, artificial gravity is induced on the inner surface of outer walls which forbids the crew to fly away. The value of artificial gravity decreases reaching towards the center axis where it becomes nearly zero.
Conclusion:
The value of g would decrease as moving away from the source that is inner surface of the outer walls. At axis, it would be zerog .
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