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Read the following text.
Select an option that is similar in meaning to the word "microgravity" in the context of the passage.
(a) very low gravity
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(b) zero gravity
(c) negative gravity
(d) artificial gravity
Answer written by the student:
The correct answer is (a) very low gravity
Step-by-step explanation of the answer:
To find the option, we can use the definition of the word “microgravity” and compare it with the options. 📚📖
- According to [NASA], microgravity is a condition where people or objects appear to be weightless. The effects of microgravity can be seen when astronauts and objects float in space. Microgravity can be experienced in orbit, or on Earth by using special aircraft or towers. 🚀
- Microgravity does not mean that there is no gravity, but that the force of gravity is very small or negligible. 📝
- Gravity is a force that attracts objects with mass to each other. The strength of gravity depends on the mass and distance of the objects. Therefore, the option that is similar in meaning to the word “microgravity” in the context of the passage is (a) very low gravity. ✅
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