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can you also explain why

2007-10-15 11:33:30 · 5 answers · asked by azns12 2 in Science & Mathematics Astronomy & Space

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The problem on the moon is that of vacuum, as there is no atmospheric pressure and drinking from a straw is possible only because of the slight vacuum you create into the straw when sucking.
In space you can if you are into an air pressurized spaceship or space station, although the container should be airtight to hold the liquid in place because of lack of gravity.
Outside the space vessel you would have both such problems (apart of being dead)

2007-10-15 11:53:35 · answer #1 · answered by PragmaticAlien 5 · 1 0

Yes - a straw works because you draw the fluid up the straw by vacuum pressure created in your lungs or your mouth.

2007-10-15 11:47:26 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

what do u mean?
am i exposed to vacuum? If so, i'm dead anyway. Am in in an enclosed environment with air pressure and gravity? (on the moon), of course u can, no different from earth.
Do you mean in an enclosed environment with no gravity? (space), of course u can, straws are about pressure difference, not gravity.

2007-10-15 11:42:18 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

Hi. Yes, as long as there is atmosphere in your vehicle or you squeeze the holder if in a vacuum.

2007-10-15 11:37:47 · answer #4 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0 1

Of course. You just hold one end shut and then squeeze the liquid out if it. Not very efficient but it works OK.

:-)

2007-10-15 11:49:58 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0 1

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