Gravity in Space: Separating Fact from Fiction
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What is the main reason why astronauts on the International Space Station experience microgravity?

  • They are too far away from the Earth's gravitational pull.
  • There is no gravity in space.
  • The Earth's gravity is stronger on the International Space Station than on the surface.
  • They are in a state of freefall towards the Earth. (correct)

According to the passage, why do skydivers feel like they are floating during a jump?

  • They are falling at a very slow rate, which makes them feel like they are floating.
  • They are experiencing a feeling of weightlessness due to zero gravity.
  • They are in a state of freefall, and all objects fall together at the same speed. (correct)
  • They are experiencing a rush of adrenaline, which makes them feel like they are floating.

What is the percentage of gravity that astronauts on the International Space Station experience compared to those on the surface of the Earth?

  • 20% less
  • 30% less
  • 10% less (correct)
  • 50% less

What would happen if there were no gravity in space?

<p>Planets would not orbit the Sun, and moons would not orbit planets. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the reason why satellites stay hovering in orbit miles above the Earth's surface?

<p>The Earth's gravity is balanced by the satellite's velocity. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the misconception that many people have about gravity in space?

<p>That there is no gravity in space. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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