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MCQIntermediateGravitation, Orbits & Dynamics
USAAAO — 2025 First Round
Question 16
A cylindrical space station rotating about its primary axis could create artificial “spin gravity,” allowing people to live on the inner surface of the cylinder. You are standing inside the space station, facing in the direction of the cylinder’s rotation (see image below). You throw a ball directly upward. Where does it land?
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USAAAO 2025 First Round, Question 16. Question text, choices, and answer were transcribed from the official USAAAO exam and solutions PDFs. Official diagram omitted; consult cited exam page.