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It's a place where gravitational force has been accurately measured, usually marked with a bronze plate with the results. Here's a link: http://www.holoscenes.com/cgi-bin/moin.cgi/gravity_station
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How does gravity affect the space station?
The International space station is constantly falling towards Earth under the pull of Earth's gravity (Just like any other object - gravity does not stop when you reach space!). However the Station is moving very fast horizontally and, as the Earth is a sphere, this means that as it falls its path takes it round the Earth in a circle - it is in "orbit". This means that if you are in the space station you are falling as fast as gravity can pull you and therefore you do not feel the pull of gravity, making you weightless.
What are the main fuels used in a power station?
Coal, oil, gas, gravity (hydro) and nuclear
What is the source of the centripetal force that keeps the International Space Station in orbit around the earth?
The gravity resulting from the Earth's mass.
Does it mean a pencil is falling if you were in a freely falling elevator and you dropped a pencil and saw that the pencil was hovering?
In the unlikely event you find yourself in a freely-falling elevator, then the relative motion of the pencil is among the least of your concerns.If the pencil were hovering, then both you and the pencil are in free-fall.A condition that is not permanent for you and me, and it will eventually stop.This is commonly referred to as zero gravity, but should be called zero net gravity, for in your space station, gravity still acts - but it is exactly balanced out by centrifugal force. If gravity actually became zero, then your space station would speed off into space.
A space station is shaped like a ring and rotates to simulate gravity If the radius of the space station is 110 m at what frequency must it rotate so that it simulates Earth's gravity?
[Units omitted]F_centripetal = g = (v^2)/rg = 9.81 (approximately)r = 110 (given)v = 32.85 (aprx.)f = v/(2pi * r) = 0.0475 (aprx.)f = 0.0475 Hz
Is there gravity on the space station?
no
What propels the space station?
Gravity
How does gravity affect the space station?
The International space station is constantly falling towards Earth under the pull of Earth's gravity (Just like any other object - gravity does not stop when you reach space!). However the Station is moving very fast horizontally and, as the Earth is a sphere, this means that as it falls its path takes it round the Earth in a circle - it is in "orbit". This means that if you are in the space station you are falling as fast as gravity can pull you and therefore you do not feel the pull of gravity, making you weightless.
How is gravity created on the international space station?
The international space station does not have artificial gravity. The occupants float freely and use a lot of Velcro. Don't confuse fantasy and reality.
How does the space station flowt in space?
because, gravity pulls ISS(Inter national Space Station)
Why does the space station in 2001 spin?
By spinning, the centripetal force creates artificial gravity on the space station.
What is the value of 'g' where has International Space Station?
I'm not sure if it's ever measured, but it could be approximated by calculating the surface gravity of a spherical asteroid of equal mass and dimensions.Assuming the mass of the International Space Station is 450 000 kg (M) and its mean radius is about 30 meters (r) , the surface gravity would be g = MG/r2 = about 0,00000003337 m/s2 (about 30 nanometers/square second).For comparison, Earth's surface gravity is about 9.81 m/s2, so the gravity you would experience standing on the surface of the International Space Station is about 0.3 millionth of a percent compared to earth. It's certainly too small a gravity to hold you attached to the station if you were standing on it.If you're inside the space station, in the center of the station, there is zero gravity because you are in the center of gravity because the mass of the station is situated around you.Panu, M.Sc.
Does an passenger on the International space station experience Earth's gravity?
no.
Why wasn't the International Space Station built with artificial gravity?
As of 2010, artificial gravity technology has not been invented.
What would increase the force of Earth's gravity on the space station?
the distance
Does the international space station have a gravity pull?
nope its not big enough.
Which force keeps the space station in orbit?
The force of gravity keeps the space station in orbit as well as inertia that keeps the space station moving in a straight line.
