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The flag did not flap. Ever heard of inertia? If you planted the flag on the moon, there would be residual energy same as on Earth, the difference being that as The Moon has no atmosphere it would take a lot longer for any residual energy to dissipate. So the force used to plant the Flag , would wobble up the Pole giving the appearance of wind , when in fact its just kinetic energy being released.
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How American flag flies in the moon because moon has no air?
If you look at the photos of the flag on the moon, you'll noitce the top of the flag has a rod in it to hold it up and make it look like its flying in the breeze. The Apollo 12 astronauts could not get the top bar to latch. It is the only one that hangs down. The other 5 flags all worked as they were designed.
The moon has no wind or weather?
No, and that means the first man on the moon WAS NOT ACTUALLY THERE. They hoaxed it. The light and flag are just two of the many reasons why.
Why the flag in the moon is moving if theres no air?
The flad doesn't move. Its held up by a bar that goes through the top of the flag, making it look like its waving. Without the bar, the flag would just hang down as it does on earth when there is no wind to unfurl it.
Is the temperature on the moon like the earth at the equator?
nope. you see if it was that hot on the moon, the astronauts would have 1.melted the flag 2.melted their suit 3.stuck to the moon for a while(i am sure they would have found a way to get them down by no , though)
What does moon do for earth?
- lunar dust - craters - Astronauts footprints - American flag - probably a few leftover instuments, crashed probes etc.
Was the moon lading staged?
No
If there is no wind on the moon how does the American flag flap?
There is wind on the Moon. Solar wind but also artificial wind or pressure. If i were to take a wind machine / fan to the moon that flag would flap like crazy. Look at the Apollo 15 EVA, when he walks past the flag after putting it in it is perfectly and then starts to sway like a light breeze hit it. Because he created the wind, just the same as if a car or truck drives past you on the road and you would fel wind or more correctly and change in air pressure. The statement there is no wind on the moon mainly refers to wind caused by weather or atmospheric conditions.
What flag would you find on the moon?
The flag that represents the moon is the moon!
How did the American Flag stay on the moon?
The flag remains on the Moon .
Is the flag that was placed on the moon still on the moon?
Yes the American flag is still on the moon
Is there a Japanese flag on the moon?
No. Only Americans have walked on the moon so there is an American flag on the moon.
What flag was put on the moon?
It was American Flag that was first ever put on the moon.
How do you use flap in a sentence?
It was such a windy day and the flag flapped so furiously that we decided to take it down.
Does the word flag have a short A sound?
Yes, the word "flag" has a short A sound, like in the word "cat."
Who planted the us flag on the moon?
Neil Armstrong planted the U.S Flag on the moon.
Why does the flag on the moon move but there is no atmosphere?
The flag on the moon doesn't move at all because there is no atmosphere on the moon to create movement.
What did Armstrong leave on the moon?
Neil Armstrong left a flag on the moon.
