If the rotational speed of a rotating habitat in space increases, the weight experienced by occupants
A)decreases.
B)stays the same.
C)increases.
D)is always zero.

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The weight experienced by occupants in a rotating habitat in space is a result of the centrifugal force acting on them, which simulates gravity. As the rotational speed of the habitat increases, the centrifugal force increases, making the occupants feel heavier.

If the Rotational Speed of a Rotating Habitat in Space