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If an astronaut were to orbit at the height of 4000 miles above the surface

publish date: 2024/03/31 19:54:43.023882 UTC

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what would be the astronaut's weight compared to her weight on earth?

\(\frac12\) of her "normal" weight
\(\frac14\) of her "normal" weight
\(\frac13\) of her "normal" weight
same weight

Correct Answer

\(\frac14\) of her "normal" weight

Reference

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