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Why do objects in orbiting space shuttle float?
No Gravity.
What is a orbiting space shuttle?
An orbiter.
What keeps a space shuttle in orbit from falling gack to earth?
A space shuttle remains in orbit due to a balance between its forward motion and the downward pull of Earth's gravity. The shuttle's speed allows it to continually fall toward Earth while also moving tangentially, creating a curved path around the planet. This balance of speed and gravity results in the shuttle orbiting Earth rather than falling back to the surface.
What causes the earth to move on its orbit?
The two motions that cause orbiting are gravity and free fall. Take an orbiting space shuttle for example. The shuttle is in free fall because gravity pulls down on it. The shuttle's path would be straight if not for gravity pulling down on it. The shuttle moves forward at a constant speed and gravity pulls down on it, so the path of the shuttle is curved.
Why does gravity not pull on a space shuddle?
The space shuttle is in a state of free fall around Earth, following an orbit, which counteracts the force of gravity pulling it down. This allows the space shuttle to remain in a stable path without being pulled down by gravity.
How does the force of gravity on an astronaut orbiting in the space shuttle compare with the force of gravity on the same astronaut when she is standing on the earth s surface?
Gravity is proportional to the mass and inversely proportional to the square of the distance of the centre of the body or bodies.As the shuttle orbits at a comparatively low altitude and the mass remains constant the force diminishes only slightly. Being in free-fall does not mean there is no gravity.
What causes the effect of microgravity when the space shuttle is orbiting the earth?
When the space shuttle is orbiting the Earth, the effect of microgravity is caused by the spacecraft and everything inside it being in free fall towards the Earth. The sensation of weightlessness occurs because both the shuttle and any objects inside are falling at the same rate, creating the illusion of zero gravity.
How does weightlessness occur in a space shuttle that is orbiting earth?
Weightlessness in a space shuttle occurs because the shuttle and everything inside are in free fall around Earth. The shuttle and its occupants are constantly falling towards Earth, but moving forward with enough speed to miss it, creating the sensation of weightlessness. This state of continuous free fall creates the illusion of weightlessness in space.
Why does a space shuttle need to travel so fast when entering earths atmosphere?
Although it reaches incredible speeds, a Space Shuttle is not going fast when it enters the atmosphere. The gravitational pull of Earth, or just gravity, are pulling down on the space shuttle with immense force.
How does a space shuttle resist gravity when coming back to Earth?
As the space shuttle re-enters Earth's atmosphere, it uses its shape and heat shield to create aerodynamic lift, which counteracts the force of gravity pulling it down. It also utilizes thrusters and control surfaces to maintain a controlled descent trajectory. Additionally, the shuttle's velocity and angle of approach are carefully calculated to reduce the effects of gravity during re-entry.
How do you describe gravity in a orbiting space shuttle?
Its called microgravity. If the shuttle slows down it falls. Think of it like this. If you filled a bucket half full of water, you could spin it quickly over your head in a circle. If you slow the bucket down though, the water falls out.
Why doesn't the earth's gravaty pull the moon into the earth?
Earth gravity is pulling the moon, that is why it orbits. The only reason the moon doesn't get pulled closer is because it is orbiting to fast to be pulled.
