2006-10-30 10:22:07 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology
Don't apply-- no.
Don't seem to apply? Yes. Under simulated circumstances NASA has been able to make "no-gravity chambers" but they are just simulations.
2006-10-30 10:24:24 · answer #1 · answered by Eleanor Rigby 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
As it has been said, the laws of gravity ALWAYS apply in some fashion at least. That said there are locations where anomalies in the magnetic field can make it seem like gravity isn't in force.
Also, the higher you fly up into the atmosphere, the force of gravity is less and it is possible by maneuvering the airplane in the proper way to simulate 0G, this is why you can seem to nearly defy gravity (even the wildboyz did it in an episode I think), this is used for training astronauts because it is as close as weightless as you can get without actually being in space (water is used as well but it has less to do with gravity and more to do with buoyancy).
However, even in space, gravity is still doing its work, it is just that the force of gravity is different depending on your proximity to the gravitation pull of an object (in our case, the earth).
2006-10-30 11:38:18 · answer #2 · answered by D B 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Ok, I hope you scrolled down to me because I got the straight scoop. NO! There is nowhere on Earth where there is not gravitational force. All objects exert gravity, it is a law of physics. Period.
Let me address a couple of the answers you got: NASA has no "anti gravity rooms." The way they simulate zero gravity is by putting the astronauts in a large aircraft at a high altitude and then diving down toward the earth. This extreme down motion creates negative g's which counteract Earth's gravity.
I used to live in Santa Cruz, CA where the Mystery Spot is. It is a fun place to visit, but it is all a hoax. The shack is built on an angle and then is propped in such a way as to fool the eye. It only appears as if balls roll uphill, or that your shorter friend is taller than you.
2006-10-30 10:59:49 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, there are variations in the strength of the gravitational pull, but nowhere does the Law of Gravity not apply on earth, even in a vacumn chamber.
2006-10-30 10:25:32 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Hi. Yes. At the very center. Gravity pulls equally in all directions so an object there would be in free fall. Hot, but in free fall.
2006-10-30 10:25:01 · answer #5 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. There are "mystery shacks" where a ball will roll up hill. These are very special areas where the magnetic field is crossed because of iron ore in the earth.
2006-10-30 10:24:50 · answer #6 · answered by Isis 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Inside of airplanes that are actively accelerating downward. With the right amount of acceleration, it'll look and feel as if you're in free fall in one of these planes.
Ignore the so-called mystery spots. Those are illusions made by having what appear to be familiar-looking objects at funny angles -- your mind will try to "right angle" them, causing perceptual wackiness.
2006-10-30 11:00:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I've jumped out of a lot of airplanes, in a lot of places around the world... and gravity has worked its magic every single time!!
2006-10-30 10:34:21 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is a little place in California called the Mystery Spot...check out at the link...
2006-10-30 10:33:27 · answer #9 · answered by Angelfood 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Vaccum rooms.
2006-10-30 10:24:11 · answer #10 · answered by Kiri 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋