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Would the receptors of equilibrium work in space in zero gravity?
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Would there be gravity on a space ship in open space moving at high speeds and if so in what direction would it move?
No only when in earth's atmoshpere can the gravity be on.
Why would astronauts have to know what gravity is?
It is a common misconception that gravity does not exist in space. The truth is that in space, gravity is the most important force in governing the movement of large objects. You cannot plot a trajectory in space without understanding gravity.
What stops us from floating into space?
That would be gravity.
What if there was gravity in space?
There is gravity in space. Gravity is everywhere. You can never escape gravity.
Do astronauts have fridges or freezers in space?
No because then the frdger would float in space there no gravity
Will receptors for equilibrium work in space at zero gravity?
NO. the reason they would NOT work is because the receptors in the ear depend on gravity for them to be stimulated. the 3 semicircular canals are arrange at 90 degree angles to each other. they contain endolymph which move as your body moves stimulating the sensory hairs ( receptors) your brain them interprets the movements and sends signals to your muscles to adjust for the movements. every movement your body makes causes the endolymph to move stimulating the receptors which send impulses to the brain. then the brain interprets the movements and sends messages to the appropriated muscle groups to stabilize you. that's why when your drunk you cant balance as well because the ethane disrupts the normal functioning of the brain. If you are in zero gravity the receptors don't function effectively you lose equilibrium. THE LOSS OF EQUILIBRIUM CAUSES A FALLING SENSATION
Where would we go if we didn't have gravity?
We would be floating around like you see astronauts in space do because there is no gravity in space. Gravity is what holds us down to earth.
How would you explain your weightlessness of objects in outer space?
Objects dont have weight, its the gravity of whatever planet its on and its own gravity. If you were in space there would be no gravity therefore no weight.
Would there be gravity on a space ship in open space moving at high speeds and if so in what direction would it move?
No only when in earth's atmoshpere can the gravity be on.
Can gravity shift in space?
If you are travelling in space, you would be changing your relative distance from various gravitational fields, so yes, gravity can shift in space.
Why would astronauts have to know what gravity is?
It is a common misconception that gravity does not exist in space. The truth is that in space, gravity is the most important force in governing the movement of large objects. You cannot plot a trajectory in space without understanding gravity.
What does gravity give a planet?
With out gravity planets would go flying off into space
What stops us from floating into space?
That would be gravity.
What if there was gravity in space?
There is gravity in space. Gravity is everywhere. You can never escape gravity.
Would you you die if there was no gravity on earth?
yes because, if there is no gravity than if you were outside you would already be floating to space and you know space has no air.AnswerYesIgnoring all the things that would go wrong if the gravity went away you would fly off the earth due to centrifugal force fly out into space and suffocate.
Why do you do specific gravity what is its purpose?
because without gravity we would all float around and mabie float into space... It would kill us because without gravity we would all float around and mabie float into space... It would kill us
Are astronauts weight less in space?
Yes weight changes due to gravity and mass is constant in terms of gravity. There is less gravity in space than the earth so they would weigh less but their mass would be the same. They have less gravity pulling on them, so yes. Unless they have artificial gravity creators in or on the space ship that I don't know about.
