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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.
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Why did the flag flap on the moon in the moon lading?
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.
Would gravity on the moon allow a flag to fly?
Since there is no wind on the moon, any flag "flying" would have to be due to mechanical support -- exactly as was stated as having been done in 1969 (I recall that as I watched the flag being "unfurled").
Is the Apollo 11 aAmerican flag still on the moon?
Yes, the American flag planted on the Moon during the Apollo 11 mission is still there. However, due to the harsh conditions on the Moon, such as extreme temperatures and lack of atmosphere, it is likely that the flag has been bleached white and its nylon material may have degraded over time.
How did flag float on moon?
The flag on the moon's surface is not a cloth flag. The flag is designed to appear to be waving in the breeze; fully extended. Since there is no wind in spce it had to be made in that manner.
Why is the American flag waving on the moon?
the flag waves because it was planted in the soil and Neil Armstrong twisted the poles.this is obvious because int other footage you can see the flag is not moving when he walks past it.Since there is no wind on the moon the flag pole made of the moon landing was an upside-down "L" shape to hold the flag material straight out.
How does the flag stay on the moon?
The flag on the moon stays up because it is supported by a rod that is attached on top. The lack of wind on the moon means that the flag doesn't flutter, giving the impression that it's "waving" in the vacuum of space.
Why does a flag flutter when strong winds are blowing?
A flag flutters when strong winds are blowing because the wind creates areas of high and low pressure on either side of the flag. This pressure difference causes the flag to move back and forth, creating the fluttering motion.
Is niel Armstrong's flag still on the moon?
Yes, Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin placed an American flag on the moon during the Apollo 11 mission in 1969. The flag is likely still standing on the moon as there is no wind to knock it over, but it may have been bleached and damaged over time due to the harsh lunar environment.
Is the american flag still on the moon?
There are several American flags on the moon. Each Apollo mission to land on the Moon deployed a flag. The Apollo 11 flag was placed close to the lander and may have been damaged by the ascent stage liftoff. Subsequent flags were placed further away to avoid such damage. The Apollo 15 flag is often featured in videos that hoax theorists purport show it "waving in the wind".
How did the American flag fly in space?
I presume you mean on the moon. Well, it didn't fly, exactly. Rather, the top side of the flag was attached to a rod that ran perpendicular to the flagpole. Otherwise, the flag would have simply hung limp without any wind to support it.
Why does the flag on the moon move but there is no atmosphere?
The flag on the moon appears to move because it was intentionally designed with a horizontal rod to keep it extended. When astronauts unfurled the flag, they twisted it slightly to give the appearance of waving, but there is no wind or atmosphere on the moon to make it move on its own.
When was the U.S flag first flown on the moon?
We landed on the moon and placed a flag there July 1969. By putting the flag there we were claiming that part of the moon for the United States. This tradition goes back centuries to the first explorers claiming lands for their country. Today, the flag is still on the moon and just as good as it was the day it was placed . On the moon there is no wind or rain to cause damage.
