How does the gravitational force between the Earth and the space shuttle on the ground compare with the gravitational force between the Earth and the space shuttle in orbit?
AThe force is greater when the shuttle is on the ground
BThe force is greater when the shuttle is in orbit
When the space shuttle was still in service it operated in orbits with different altitudes. The force of gravity between the Earth and the orbiting shuttle would have been between 85% and 90% of its value on the surface.
