Physics 1A
Mechanics

H. E. Smith Spring 2004

  Physics 1a - Reading Quiz #5
  1. An astronaut drops a feather on the surface of the moon. It
    • A. flies off into space.
    • B. floats where it is.
    • C. falls to the surface of the moon with an acceleration,
      a = 9.8 m/s2
    • D. falls to the surface of the moon with an acceleration,
      a < 9.8 m/s2.
    • E. falls to the surface of the moon with an acceleration,
      a > 9.8 m/s2
  2. In the barrel of fun ride shown above, which is the correct free-body diagram.
    A is the correct fbd.