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Everything, including ball point pens, floats in space because there is no gravity acting upon it.

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How was the zero gravity pen originally used in space?

The zero gravity pen was originally used in space so astronauts wouldn't have to find a pen for example if the zero gravity pen floats then the astronauts would be able to see where a pen is because if the pen did not float then if one of the astronauts needed to write something down they would have to write.


Is there any kind of pen that works in space?

There is a pen appropriately named the Space Pen (also known as Zero Gravity Pen) produced by the Fisher Space Pen Company. The pen itself is also advertised to write underwater.


Why don't ballpoint pens work in space?

Lie down and write with a ball point pen upside down. after a while the pen wont work because it needs the ink to fall down to the ball point. there is no gravity in space there fore the ink will just float it wont fall Edit: why not use a pencil?


What controls the way an ball moves in space?

The motion of a ball in space is primarily influenced by external forces acting upon it, such as gravitational pull from nearby celestial bodies or thruster propulsion. Additionally, the initial velocity and angle at which the ball is launched will determine its trajectory. Once in motion, the ball's path can be further affected by other factors like air resistance or collisions with other objects.


How was the space pen invented?

The space pen was invented by Paul C. Fisher in the 1960s after NASA experienced issues with traditional pens in space. Fisher developed a pen that used pressurized ink cartridges to work in zero gravity, extreme temperatures, and underwater. The pen went on to be used by astronauts on Apollo missions and continues to be popular for its reliability in various environments.

Related Questions

Does a ball point pen work in space?

Yes.


Does a pen sink or float?

a pen floats


How was the zero gravity pen originally used in space?

The zero gravity pen was originally used in space so astronauts wouldn't have to find a pen for example if the zero gravity pen floats then the astronauts would be able to see where a pen is because if the pen did not float then if one of the astronauts needed to write something down they would have to write.


What is ball point pen commonly called in India?

Ball point pen is called ball pen in India


Is the ball pen is at rest or in motion when the ball pen hanging on the yarn?

no,,, the ball pen is at rest or meaningful is sleep,,,thers no motion or forces acting on the ball pen when it hanging on to the yarn,,,,,,


Is a uni-ball pen a ball-point pen?

Yes, a uni-ball pen is a type of ball-point pen. The uni-ball brand offers a range of ball-point pens known for their smooth writing experience and high-quality ink.


What is the name for the tip of a pen?

For ball-point pens, the tip of the pen is actually made of a ball bearing, and so the tip of the ball-point pen would be a point until it is worn or not manufactured properly, in which case it might be abit flattened.


What is difference between ball-pen and gel-pen?

ball pen is ink. gel pen is a gel-like ink.. but not ink itself.


What does give a ball pen mean?

That means that the person wants to do something something related to ball and a pen. Second meaning He want a ball pen.


What is the Tagalog of ball-point pen?

Tagalog translation of BALL-POINT PEN: pluma


Who discover ball pen?

The person who invented the ball point pen is László Bíró.


Is digital pen works in space?

A digital pen - that is, a stylus that "writes" on a computer screen - should work perfectly well in space, assuming that the tablet device or touchscreen would work in vacuum. In the early days of the US space program, there was a level of concern that traditional ball-point pens would not work in free-fall, because the ink was gravity-fed to the ink ball. (Ball point pens typically do not work when held upside down, for example, or when writing on a surface above the body of the pen. ) NASA commissioned the design of a "space pen" with a pressurized cartridge allowing it to write in free-fall or when inverted.