Chapter 5, Problem 3Q

(a)

To determine

Sketch the momentum ${\overrightarrow{p}}_1$ of the astronaut floats in the middle of the shuttle.

(b)

To determine

Sketch all of the forces acting on the astronaut floats in the middle of the shuttle.

(c)

To determine

Sketch the momentum ${\overrightarrow{p}}_2$ of the astronaut a short time $\Delta t$ later.

(d)

To determine

The change in the momentum for the short interval $\Delta t$.

(e)

To determine

The astronaut seems to float in the shuttle.