Ask an Explainer - Gravity & Air

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Q: Can we send a satellite to the sun?
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Gravity & Air
Q: Why is gravity 9.81?
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Gravity & Air
Q: Why do deep sea divers or high altitude fliers wear special suits?
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Gravity & Air
Q: What is Mach number?
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Gravity & Air
Q: When a rocket takes off and heads into space it should be moving with the Earth's spin. I'm told that the atmosphere also spins with the Earth. When it leaves the atmosphere does it act like sling shot and continue in the direction it was spinning?
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Gravity & Air
Q: You told me smart phones have gyroscopes in them. Does that mean screen rotation would work in space?
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Gravity & Air
Q: What is the difference between hot air balloons and parachutes?
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Gravity & Air, Structures & Materials
Q: Why does a helium balloon float up?
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Gravity & Air
Q: How long is one year on Jupiter?
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Gravity & Air
Q: What is gravity in 7th grade words and understanding?
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Gravity & Air