resisting g forces (1 Viewer)

[blackratpoo]

MC question.
Astronauts are more easily able to cope with an application of g-forces which results in the eyeballs undergoing relative motion towards the body rather than away from it. Which of the following combination of astronaut positions are most desirable to achieve this effect?

(A) Astronaut facing in the direction of motion during launch and re-entry.

(B) Astronaut facing opposite to the direction of motion during launch and re-entry.

(C) Astronaut facing in the direction of motion during launch and facing opposite to the direction of motion during re-entry.

(D) Astronaut facing opposite to the direction of motion during launch and facing in the direction of motion during re-entry.

 

[blackratpoo]

The CSSA solutions say (C). But i think this is a mistake. Can anyone justify (C)? Otherwise, I think they are wrong and their notorious for it.

 

[Pwnage101]

Sorry, i think the answer is (C), misread the options!

From what i remember you always face up - which is the direction of motion during launch, but opposite that during re-entry.

 

[blackratpoo]

Ok Thanks. Anyone else know?