Conceptual Physics (12th Edition)

by Hewitt, Paul G.

Published by Addison-Wesley

ISBN 10: 0321909100

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-910-7

Chapter 9 - Reading Check Questions (Comprehension) - Page 177: 15

Answer

The astronauts are in free fall, and there is no support force. They are weightless.

Work Step by Step

This is discussed on pages 166-167.

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