The reason an astronaut in an earth satellite feels weightless is that the astronaut is falling.
Option a
<u>Explanation: </u>
The other options except Option is not applicable since the gravitational force is a long range force, in which the satellite revolves very close to the surface of the Earth where the gravity is felt.The zero weight experienced by the astronaut in a satellite is due to the earth pulling along with satellite. Due to gravitational force of the Earth,the astronaut falls freely .
But why not the satellite comes down due to gravity when its launched in space. The fact is that the satellite is launched with velocity of tangent direction and it is very high. The centripetal force balances the gravity.
Answer:
Average force, F = 286.72 N
Explanation:
Given that,
Mass of the baseball, m = 140 g = 0.14 kg
Speed of the ball, v = 32 m/s
Distance, h = 25 cm = 0.25 m
We need to find the average force exerted by the ball on the glove. It is solved using the conservation of energy as :
F = mg
F = 286.72 N
So, the average
force exerted by the ball on the glove is 286.72 N. Hence, this is the required solution.
At some speed, the drag or force of resistance will equal the gravitational pull on the object. At this point the object ceases to accelerate and continues falling at a constant speed called the terminal velocity (also called settling velocity).
Answer: 
Explanation:
Given
Cross-sectional area of wire 
Extension of wire 
Extension in a wire is given by
where, 
for same force, length and material
Divide (i) and (ii)
