Relative Motion in an Orbiting Frame
An astronaut in a space station orbiting Earth releases a ball from rest relative to the station. From the reference frame of the space station, which of the following best describes the ball’s subsequent motion?
A
The ball accelerates toward Earth at 9.8 m/s²
B
The ball moves in a spiral path away from the station
C
The ball remains stationary relative to the astronaut
D
The ball follows a parabolic trajectory
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