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"Weightlessness" is a misleading term; another phrase that describes it better is "free-fall".
Gravity affects all things, at all times. We always have weight, but we only FEEL the weight when we are resisting it. We don't fall to the center of the Earth because the ground pushes back UP.
In a space station, we AND the space station ARE falling, and nothing is pushing back up. The only thing that keeps us from falling down and crashing is the fact that the space station is going at about 18,000 miles per hour SIDEWAYS in our orbit, so we keep falling and missing the Earth because of our movement. It's a delicate balance.
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How many g's do ypu experience in the center of a space station?
The most meaningful answer is zero G. You, the space-station and everything in it are in free-fall towards Earth. All are 'weightless' (but not massless).
If the space station were in a geosynchronous orbit above the earth would the people be weightless?
Yes, people on the space station in a geosynchronous orbit above Earth would still experience microgravity, which can make them feel weightless. This is because they are continuously falling towards Earth due to the balance between their forward motion and the planet's gravitational pull.
What is a situation in which an object is weightless?
An object is weightless when it is in free fall, such as when an astronaut is orbiting the Earth in the International Space Station. In this situation, the object is technically still affected by gravity but experiences a sensation of weightlessness because it is falling at the same rate as its surroundings.
Why do the passengers on a high flying airplane not appear weightless similar to the astronauts on the space station?
Airplanes do not fly high enough to be unaffected by the force of gravity.
Is your pee weightless in space?
Yes.
How much would you weigh on the International Space Station?
On the International Space Station, you would experience microgravity, so your weight would be significantly less compared to Earth. Astronauts on the ISS feel weightless because they are falling towards Earth as fast as the station itself.
Does the international space station have a gravity pull?
Yes, the International Space Station experiences microgravity, which is a condition where objects appear weightless but are still affected by gravitational forces. This is because the space station is constantly falling towards Earth while moving forward at a high speed, creating a sensation of weightlessness for the astronauts on board.
Are astronauts in a space shuttle weightless?
yes there are
Why does an astronaut become weightless in space?
Yes
When are astronauts in space weightless?
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When in space are you weightless?
Not exactly. In space, u lose a % amount of weight.
Why do astronaut feel weightless in space?
They actually are weightless, due to the fact there is no gravity in space. However a sky-diver would say he/she feels weightless, but they are experiencing free-fall.
