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Simple Harmonic Motion
FMA-2018A-16 · 2018A F = ma (AAPT)

2018 F = ma Exam A — Question 16

A cylindrical space station produces ‘artificial gravity’ by rotating with angular frequency ω. Consider working in the reference frame rotating with the space station. In this frame, an astronaut is initially at rest standing on the floor, facing in the direction that the space station is rotating. The astronaut jumps up vertically relative to the floor of the space station, with an initial speed
Source: Question 16, 2018 F = ma Exam A, © 2018 American Association of Physics Teachers (AAPT) and the U.S. Physics Team. Adapted by PhysicsTrainer: reformatted into a separate question and answer choices for online multiple-choice practice; any shared setup from nearby questions is repeated here. Not affiliated with or endorsed by AAPT or the U.S. Physics Team.