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Why is it hard to move in space?
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Can liquid exert buoyancy force on an object immersed in it in zero gravity?
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What type of wing will produce the most lift at low speeds?
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Why are planets are revolving around the sun in an elliptical orbit rather then a parabola?
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My 8 year old son is struggling to understand why hot air is less dense than cold air. How can I help him?
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How is there water on Jupiter?
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What is the amount of gravitational acceleration produced on the geostationary satellite?
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At what point in an elliptical orbit is gravity the strongest?
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Does Jupiter have seasons?
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How does the friction of air affect the spaceship in its movement?
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