Artificial gravity in a spacecraft

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The discussion revolves around the concept of artificial gravity in a spacecraft, specifically how it can be generated through rotation. The original poster presents a scenario involving a rotating spacecraft with a radius of 100 meters and poses several questions regarding the feasibility of walking between different points within the spacecraft under the influence of this artificial gravity.

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  • Exploratory, Assumption checking, Conceptual clarification

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  • Participants explore the relationship between angular velocity and the perceived gravitational force, with some attempting to calculate the necessary angular velocity for a specific gravitational effect. Questions are raised about the implications of perceived gravity on movement within the spacecraft, particularly regarding walking from one point to another.

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The discussion is ongoing, with participants providing insights and asking clarifying questions. Some guidance has been offered regarding the nature of perceived forces in a rotating frame, but there is no clear consensus on the implications for movement between points A, B, C, and D.

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Participants are navigating the complexities of artificial gravity and its effects on movement, with some expressing uncertainty about the setup and the implications of the diagram provided. There are indications of confusion regarding the direction of perceived gravity and its relationship to walking paths within the spacecraft.

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https://i.hizliresim.com/Bzp05M.jpg " spacecraft "

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Now you're in other space.No gravity at all.You 're going to make your own artifical gravity R = 100m
Quest
1-) With which angular velocity, g is equal to 10 (g = 10)
2-)Can you walk from b to a? Why is that
3-)Can you walk from b to d? Why is that
4-)Can you walk from c to d? Why is that

My Solution

a=w^2.r
10=w^2.100
w=0.301 this one first question.
2-3-4 questions
I think The resulting gravity is towards the center.therefore only walking from b to d.But I could not prove

Note:Sorry ! If you have spelling error I don't know English.I use Google
 

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According to Physics Forums rules, you need to make an attempt to solve the problem before we can offer help. What are your thoughts on the problem?
 
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My apologies for posting possible solution before OP made fair attempt at it.
Brain not in gear...
 
phyzguy said:
According to Physics Forums rules, you need to make an attempt to solve the problem before we can offer help. What are your thoughts on the problem?
I added.
 
Nik_2213 said:
Post removed.
My apologies for posting possible solution before OP made fair attempt at it.
Brain not in gear...
I don't understand you. What u mean ?
 
Halit said:
think The resulting gravity is towards the center.therefore only walking from b to d.
Remember, it is not really gravity.. it is just some perceived force that feels like gravity.
If you are inside a rotating drum, what force do you perceive?
How does the direction of gravity relate to one's ability to walk?

With regard to walking from c to d, was the arrow in the diagram given to you or did you add that? Is that the only route?
 
haruspex said:
Remember, it is not really gravity.. it is just some perceived force that feels like gravity.
If you are inside a rotating drum, what force do you perceive?
How does the direction of gravity relate to one's ability to walk?

With regard to walking from c to d, was the arrow in the diagram given to you or did you add that? Is that the only route?
Yes, I just need to examine C to D for this rotation.
I think,No because artifical gravity in A.Can only come to A . We can't walking. Am I true ?
 
Halit said:
I just need to examine C to D for this rotation.
So what routes should you consider?
Halit said:
artifical gravity in A.Can only come to A .
I have no idea what that means.
Please try to answer this question:
haruspex said:
How does the direction of gravity relate to one's ability to walk?
 
haruspex said:
So what routes should you consider?

I have no idea what that means.
Please try to answer this question:
Sorry,I don't know.I do research on google, I can't find
 
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Halit said:
Sorry,I don't know.I do research on google, I can't find
You don't need Google, you just need to think.
When you walk, what is the direction of gravity in relation to the direction in which you walk?
Would it be difficult to walk with some other relationships?
 
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haruspex said:
You don't need Google, you just need to think.
When you walk, what is the direction of gravity in relation to the direction in which you walk?
Would it be difficult to walk with some other relationships?
I think that https://i.hizliresim.com/lZaPGX.jpg
 
  • #13
hmm... actually...

If you walked fast enough you could go through a cross corridor, counting on residual velocity to keep you glued to the "floor", both to and from the axis.
 
  • #14
hmmm27 said:
hmm... actually...

If you walked fast enough you could go through a cross corridor, counting on residual velocity to keep you glued to the "floor", both to and from the axis.
Getting started would be the problem.
 
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haruspex said:
Yes, that answers my first question in post #10. What about the second one?
I understand you ,can you explain a little more in Question 2
 
  • #16
Halit said:
I understand you ,can you explain a little more in Question 2
Can you walk up a wall? Why not?
 
  • #17
I think that , you can just walk from B to D
 
  • #18
Halit said:
I think that , you can just walk from B to D
What about C to B?
 

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