H2P-324
Centripetal force
H2 Physics · JC 2 · Easy · Centripetal force
In a rotating space station, an astronaut of mass 70 kg moves in a circle of radius 120 m at speed 11 m s. What is the magnitude of the normal contact force on the astronaut from the floor? (Assume this provides all the centripetal force.)
- 70 N
- 120 N
- 690 N
- 770 N
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