It is said that a spinning space station could simulate gravity. Why wouldn’t you just be hovering inside a spinning compartment? 535 viewsJanuary 3, 2024 Question91.09K August 5, 2020 0 Comments It is said that a spinning space station could simulate gravity. Why wouldn’t you just be hovering inside a spinning compartment? In: Physics 4 Answers ActiveNewestOldest Anonymous Posted August 5, 2020 0 Comments By spinning, you would be forced towards the walls of the space station by centrifugal force. Further, by spinning at a certain speed, you can produce enough force so that it feels like the usual gravitational force you feel on Earth. You are viewing 1 out of 4 answers, click here to view all answers. Register or Login
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