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Chapter 13: Q. 5 (page 353)

A space station astronaut is working outside the station as it orbits the earth. If he drops a hammer, will it fall to earth? Explain why or why not.

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It will NOT fall to earth, rather it will be floating in space.

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Given Information

A space station astronaut is working outside the station as it orbits the earth.

He drops a hammer.

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Explanation

As there is no gravity in the space (assuming no other forces are acting), So the hammer will keep on floating and will Not fall on the earth surface.

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