7.1 2 rotation and gravity GAME QUESTIONS

True or False: Humans are very close to developing a full sized habitat in space where humans can live indefinitely.

• True
• False

What are the shapes they plan on using for the Texas A & M habitat?

• squares
• cylinders
• hexagons
• pentagons
• octagons

Why is weak gravity a problem in a space habitat?

• bone density loss
• fluid loss
• blood loss
• ear infections

How can we simulate gravity in space?

• rotation
• graviton particles
• quarks
• gluons
• sticky boots

True or False: If the radius of the habitat is too small, gravity will feel different between your head and your feet.

• True
• False

4 RPM is a

• rotational speed
• linear speed

True or False: Greater than 4 RPM causes motion sickness.

• True
• False

What is wrong with long-term radiation exposure?

• cancer risk
• we'll probably become Dr. Doom
• we'll be too tan and wrinkly
• bone density loss

The center of the cylindrical space habitat would be the best place for a

• zero gravity workshop
• farm
• meat plant
• bed

What is the variable for angular speed?