Astronaut Weightlessness Training

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11th Grade - University
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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the main reason astronauts experience a sensation of weightlessness in space?
They are too far from Earth's gravitational pull.
The spacecraft generates an anti-gravity field.
They are in a constant state of freefall.
There is no gravity in space.
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How does the neutral buoyancy method simulate a space-like environment?
By using air chambers to reduce gravity.
By using large tanks of water to balance density.
By creating a vacuum to eliminate gravity.
By using magnetic fields to simulate weightlessness.
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is a key challenge of using neutral buoyancy for astronaut training?
It is difficult to simulate the vacuum of space.
It cannot simulate the temperature of space.
Water resistance makes movement easier than in space.
The method is too expensive for regular use.
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What is the primary drawback of parabolic flight for astronaut training?
It can only simulate microgravity for short periods.
It requires a large amount of water.
It is not suitable for testing equipment.
It cannot simulate the vacuum of space.
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why are parabolic flights often referred to as 'vomit comets'?
They are designed to simulate the motion of comets.
They create a sensation similar to freefall, causing nausea.
They are used to study the effects of space travel on digestion.
They are used to test anti-nausea medication.
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