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Why is the earth tilted?
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What is the time it takes for an orbiting body to orbit its planet?
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How do planes do high-G manuevers?
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Does it need to be a certain temperature to launch a hot air balloon?
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How far is Jupiter from the Earth?
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Can you explain why does a skydiver not remain still if air resistance balances her weight so there is no force acting on her?
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How does a gravitational slingshot work?
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How much would I weigh on Jupiter if I was 40 kilograms on Earth?
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Why does the temperature of air increase due to compression?
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What is the difference between mass and weight?
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