When the astronaut enters the ISS (International Space Station), she is in "freefall," where the only force acting on her is the force of gravity applied by theEarth. What happens to her true weight and her apparent weight as she entersthe ISS? Explain. (You may want to reference p. 227-228 of the textbook to helpyou.)

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hen the astronaut enters the ISS (International Space Static I," where the only force acting on her is the force of gravit arth. What happens to her true weight and her apparent we e ISS? Explain. (You may want to reference p. 227-228 of th bu.)

Principles of Physics: A Calculus-Based Text

5th Edition

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Author:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Publisher:Raymond A. Serway, John W. Jewett

Chapter11: Gravity, Planetary Orbits, And The Hydrogen Atom

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