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Ask an Explainer - Gravity & Air

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Q: Is it easier to push an object through the air or water?
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Gravity & Air
Q: How far do you need to go up into space without gravity pulling down on you?
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Q: Where would gravity be the strongest in elliptical orbits?
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Q: How does gravity help a hot air balloon fly?
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Q: What are dwarf planets?
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Q: What are air molecules?
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Q: How does air having mass help create lift
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Q: What was the first animal to be launched in a spaceship?
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Q: How does a box kite fly ?
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Q: The Earth moves around the sun at around 60,000 mph. The sun moves around the galactic core at approximately 500,000 mph. Could you explain how the Earth keeps up with the sun to orbit the sun if it's travelling slower than the sun?
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