Hi all,

being a biologist I have very little idea of basic physics but I'm trying to get some numbers right for something.

The old "classic" image of a space station is a torus rotating to give the illusion of gravity at the edge for those living in it. What equation do I need to work out the speed of rotation necessary to give the illusion of 1 G?

For example, a station with a radius of 2000 m and a circumference of 12.57 KM?

Any help would be much appreciated!

Pete

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