Question

An astronaut is taking a space walk near theshuttle when her safety tether breaks. What should the astronaut doto get back to the shuttle?

A. Attempt to "swim" towardthe shuttle

B. Take slow steps towardthe shuttle

C. Take a tool from hertool belt and throw it away from the shuttle.

D. Take the portion of the safety tether still attached to herbelt and throw it toward the shuttle.

Is this a trick question because i think its B.

Answer 1

A. Attempt to "swim" towardthe shuttle

B. Take slow steps towardthe shuttle

C. Take a tool from her tool belt andthrow it away from the shuttle.

D. Take the portion of the safety tether still attached to herbelt and throw it toward the shuttle.

She will exert a force on the tool away from the shuttle, sothe tool will exert a force on her toward the shuttle. She willthen drift toward the shuttle