Suppose Astronauts Are on a Flight to Another Planet

question 140

Multiple Choice

Suppose astronauts are on a flight to another planet. The temperature and lighting of the spacecraft remain constant at all times. When will the astronauts become sleepy?

• A) briefly, every hour or two
• B) on an irregular, unpredictable basis
• C) about once every 24-25 hours
• D) about once every 48-72 hours

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