A-LevelPhysicsGravitational fieldsFeb/Mar 2025Paper 1 Q81 Mark
An astronaut of mass m in a spacecraft experiences a gravitational force F = mg when stationary on the launchpad. What is the gravitational force on the astronaut when the spacecraft is launched vertically upwards with an acceleration of 0.2g?
A1.2mg
Bmg
C0.8mg
D0
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