Chapter 17, Problem 4RQ

A satellite is launched into space, but explodes after exiting the Earth’s atmosphere. Which statement accurately reflects the observations made by an astronaut on a space walk outside the International Space Station during the explosion? The astronaut would see the explosion, but would not hear a boom The astronaut will not sense the explosion The astronaut will see the explosion, and then hear the boom The astronaut will feel the concussive force of the explosion, but will not see it.