Rotational Motion and Artificial Gravity Quiz

The twisting force that causes rotational acceleration.

A measure of an object's resistance to changes in its rotational motion.

The rate at which an object's angular velocity changes over time.

Torque equals moment of inertia times angular acceleration.

Force of gravity is not zero, but the astronauts float because they are still in free-fall.

The sensation of being without weight

Motion of an object where the only force acting on it is gravity.

Orbit Earth at a speed that keeps them in constant state of free fall, creating an environment of weightlessness for astronauts

A large space station orbiting Earth.

A technique in space stations that creates the sensation of gravity using rotation.

The acceleration of an object moving in a circular path, always directed towards the center of the circle.

The speed of an object moving in a straight line.

The distance from the center of the rotating station to any point on the outer rim.

v = √(a × R), where v is velocity, a is centripetal acceleration, and R is radius. This equation calculates the velocity needed for a specific level of artificial gravity.

The lack of apparent weight experienced due to the absence of sufficient support forces.

Prolonged weightlessness can lead to bone and muscle weakening.

The rate at which an object rotates or revolves around an axis.

The speed at which an object moves in a straight line.

Linear velocity (v) equals angular velocity (ω) multiplied by the radius (R).

The angular speed needed for a satellite to orbit with artificial gravity.

The time a satellite takes to complete one full orbit.

The number of orbits a satellite completes per unit time.

Centripetal force that mimics the Earth's gravity.