Why Are Astronauts Weightless in the Space Station

question 48

Multiple Choice

Why are astronauts weightless in the Space Station?

• A)because the Space Station is traveling so fast
• B)because the Space Station is constantly in free-fall around Earth
• C)because there is no gravity in space
• D)because the Space Station is moving at constant velocity

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