Astronauts who spend long periods in outer space could be adversely affected by weightlessness. One way to stimulate gravity is to shape the spaceship like a bicycle wheel that rotates about an axis just like a wheel, with the astronauts walking on the inside of the "tire."
Consider a) how objects fall
b) the force we feel on our feet
c) any other aspects of gravity you can think of.
This is a question from ch. 5 of a physics textbook covering normal force, kinetic/static friction. Any and all help will be greatly appreciated! Thank you!
2007-11-23 12:20:42 · 2 answers · asked by Kiwikahuna 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Physics
I don't give homework answers, but I will give you a hint. Go back and actually read and think about the topics in chapter 5.
And the word is "SIMULATE", with only one letter "T".
2007-11-23 12:28:59 · answer #1 · answered by Ralfcoder 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Artificial gravity can be produced through centripetal force and centrifugal force;
What exactly causes gravity? It appears to be a wavelike kinetic force, but no one knows for sure.
2007-11-23 20:33:45 · answer #2 · answered by Brad456 5 · 1⤊ 1⤋