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The earth floats in space because its lifted by gravity and, that is what keeps it up.

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The Earth is not floating in space; it is actually orbiting the Sun due to gravitational forces. It is not sitting on anything specific but is instead held in its orbit by the gravitational pull of the Sun.

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Is the earth sitting on something in space?

No, the earth is in orbit around the sun. The earth is in "freefall" following a ballistic trajectory in response to the sun's gravity.


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Is earth in outer space?

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If you're in a strong gravitational field does it make rocks float and other things float?

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