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Earth does not float. It orbits the sun. Orbit around an object is a form of free fall. In simple terms, Earth is continually pulled toward the sun by gravity, but it is moving so fat that it constantly misses. Earth does not fall due to its own gravity because that gravity is towards its center. Earth's surface is supported by the layers of rock and metal beneath.
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Why you flot in space?
Gravity, when we are on or near the Earth's surface, keeps our feet firmly on the ground. Out into space, there is so little gravity than we can float.
Does zircon float?
Zircon is a heavy mineral with a specific gravity of around 4.6 to 4.7, so it does not float in water. It is commonly found in sedimentary deposits and can sink to the bottom due to its high density.
Why do you float in a vacuum Were is gravity?
Whether or not you float has nothing to do with vacuum. You float because you are too far away from the earth (or other massive objects) for their gravity to have any noticeable effect on you. It just so happens that this occurs in space where natural vacuum may be found.
Is it fun floating in the air on the moon?
You don't float in air on the moon because there is no air on the moon, and you don't float anyway. There is gravity on the moon; it is one-sixth the force of Earth's gravity, so you can jump six times higher on the moon, but you don't float weightlessly.
If you can float in space why cant you float on earth?
In space, you are in a state of continuous free fall, which gives the sensation of floating. On Earth, gravity pulls you down, so it is not possible to float in the same way. Additionally, terrestrial surfaces provide support against gravity, making floating as seen in space different from the experience on Earth.
How would you float in space if where on the moon?
In the moon's lower gravity, you would feel lighter and be able to jump higher. However, you wouldn't float as if you were in space because there is still some gravity on the moon. To stay in place, you would need to exert less force compared to on Earth.
Why is it that on earth you appear weight while in space you appear weightless?
There is no gravity in space, so everything (even liquid) will appear to 'float'.
What two characteristics of earth allows liquid to exist?
-Gravity (so it doesnt float away) -Temp (not too hot or cold)
Do you float in space?
No, you do not float in space. In space, there is no gravity to pull you down, so you would float freely.
How does gravity not help us?
Well, gravity is good, because it keeps us down to earth, literally, but I know I've always wished that gravity would just go away so that I could float, but we'd probably float all the way up into the sky and into space and eventually suffocate.
Would you float with ease on Venus?
No, it would not be easy to float on Venus as its gravity is similar to Earth's (0.91 g). The dense atmosphere on Venus would provide some buoyancy, but the high pressure and temperature on the planet's surface would make it difficult to float.
Is earth in outer space?
yes earth is in outer space so if someones says im gonna go to outer space no there going somewher else in space its because we have gravity so we will not float so yes earth is in outer space.
