Answer:
1. 2.5×10¯⁹ N
2. 3.33×10¯¹¹ m/s²
Explanation:
1. Determination of the force of attraction.
Mass of astronaut (M₁) = 75 Kg
Mass of spacecraft (M₂) = 125000 Kg
Distance apart (r) = 500 m
Gravitational constant (G) = 6.67×10¯¹¹ Nm²/Kg²
Force of attraction (F) =?
The force of attraction between the astronaut and his spacecraft can be obtained as follow:
F = GM₁M₂ /r²
F = 6.67×10¯¹¹ × 75 × 125000 / 500²
F = 2.5×10¯⁹ N
Thus, the force of attraction between the astronaut and his spacecraft is 2.5×10¯⁹ N
2. Determination of the acceleration of the astronaut.
Mass of astronaut (m) = 75 Kg
Force (F) = 2.5×10¯⁹ N
Acceleration (a) of astronaut =?
The acceleration of the astronaut can be obtained as follow:
F = ma
2.5×10¯⁹ N = 75 × a
Divide both side by 75
a = 2.5×10¯⁹ / 75
a = 3.33×10¯¹¹ m/s²
Thus, the acceleration the astronaut is 3.33×10¯¹¹ m/s²
