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True; they are not "weightless". Every object has mass, and mass generates gravity. So a person (who has mass) near the Earth (which has mass) will have a weight that is dependent on the sum of the masses divided by the square of the distance between them. So astronauts in orbit are being affected by the gravity of the Earth, which is close, and by the Sun, which is farther away but is far more massive. To some tiny extent, all of us are also affected by the gravities of the Moon and other planets such as Venus, Mars and Jupiter, and even by the other stars - and other galaxies. But those are so far away that the effect is entirely negligible.
So why don't the astronauts FEEL the affects of gravity? Because they, and the ISS, are in "free fall"; they are falling toward the Earth. But because they are moving a bit over 18,000 miles per hour, the ISS and the astronauts keep MISSING the Earth! It's a delicate balance - falling AROUND the Earth, without ever hitting it.
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Are astronauts really weightless while in orbit?
In orbit, astronauts experience a sensation of weightlessness due to the continuous free fall towards the Earth. They are not truly weightless, as gravity is still acting on them, but they are in a state of constant free fall that creates the sensation of weightlessness.
What does a false friend and a shadow until appear when the sun is shining mean?
This phrase means that false friends and shadows are not visible in times of prosperity or success, but they become apparent when difficult times arise. It suggests that challenges can reveal who is truly loyal and genuine.
When does a planet move fast or slow?
A planet in an elliptical (oval) orbit will move faster as it gets to its closest point to its sun, and slow down as it reaches its furthest point. A planet with a truly circular orbit will have a constant speed.
How long does it take the sun to orbit around our galaxy?
Oh, what a delightfully curious question! You know, just like when we paint a beautiful landscape and take our time to create something truly magical, the Sun takes about 225-250 million years to complete one orbit around the Milky Way galaxy. Isn't it amazing how everything moves in its own time and adds to the wonder of the universe?
What is a sentence using the world astounding?
The magician's performance was truly astounding, leaving the audience in awe.
Are astronauts in orbit truly weightless?
no they can weigh more or less depending which planets orbit
Is it true that astronauts in orbit are not truly weightless?
yes e2020 niggs
Are astronauts really weightless while in orbit?
In orbit, astronauts experience a sensation of weightlessness due to the continuous free fall towards the Earth. They are not truly weightless, as gravity is still acting on them, but they are in a state of constant free fall that creates the sensation of weightlessness.
What is the difference between a truly weightless object and a obect that is weightless because it is free fall?
A truly weightless object experiences no gravitational force, such as an object in deep space far from any massive body. An object that is weightless due to free fall is still under the influence of gravity but is in a state of free fall where the force of gravity and the acceleration of the object cancel out, making it feel weightless.
What false satisfaction does polygamy give to men?
That they can truly love two women.
Can an object with mass be weightless while under the influence of gravity?
No, an object with mass will always experience the gravitational force, so it cannot be truly weightless when under the influence of gravity. Weight is the measure of the force of gravity acting on an object, so as long as gravity is present, the object will have weight.
How can you push to the limit a narcissism ex-husband?
Expose him for what he truly is. This will get others to see his false illusion.
A comalike state means that the animal is unconscious true or false?
false: a opossum goes stiff when approached. It also leaves a dead smell although it isn't truly dead. it is still conscious. :)
An executed contract is one that has been fully performed?
example of a situation in which a contract has become truly impossible to perform
What phobia is the fear of stories myths or false statements?
I wouldn't label it as a phobia, I'd label a fear of being lied to as 'trust issues'.
Does freecreditreportcom provide truly free credit reports?
In my opinion freecreditreport.com does not provide truly free credit reports and it if false advertisment. You do have to pay for some of your credit reports because there is more than one. But they dont tell you that on the commercial.
What does a false friend and a shadow until appear when the sun is shining mean?
This phrase means that false friends and shadows are not visible in times of prosperity or success, but they become apparent when difficult times arise. It suggests that challenges can reveal who is truly loyal and genuine.
