Can you feel G forces in space?

There is no need for a compressed magnetic spring to make the other car (remember these cars represent body parts) to accelerate. Since there is no spring compression, you (the human) would feel weightless. And yes, this is why astronauts feel weightless in orbit even though there is indeed gravity in space.
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Can g-force be felt in space?

In orbit, there is only the gravitational force—leading to that feeling of weightlessness. Actually, you don't even need to be in orbit to feel weightless. You can be weightless by having the gravitational force as the only thing acting on you.
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Do astronauts experience Gs in space?

Astronauts normally experience a maximum g-force of around 3gs during a rocket launch. This is equivalent to three times the force of gravity humans are normally exposed to when on Earth but is survivable for the passengers. Astronauts are trained in high g-force, wear g-suits and must be correctly prepared.
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How much g-force is in space?

A free-falling object experiences 0gs, while humans generally withstand about 1g of force walking around on earth. Astronauts experience about 3gs when they launch into space.
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Can you feel speed in space?

It is not possible to feel speed while in a spacecraft. Astronauts in orbit travel at 28000 km/h but feel absolutely nothing, even if they're outside.
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Can you infinitely accelerate in space?

An external force is required to accelerate an object anywhere in the universe. however ,a body which is given an initial acceleration continues to travel with uniform velocity after withdrawal of force in the space unless it happens to come across a heavenly body or enter a gravitational field.
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Does space have a smell?

We can't smell space directly, because our noses don't work in a vacuum. But astronauts aboard the ISS have reported that they notice a metallic aroma – like the smell of welding fumes – on the surface of their spacesuits once the airlock has re-pressurised.
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What does 6G feel like?

Even this is a bizarre sensation. The force pounding on my chest pressed down into my lungs, making it hard to breathe. The force going down toward my feet was even worse, making my toes feel heavy and my head too light.
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How many Gs do astronauts feel during re entry?

On shuttle reentry, the forces put on the body as the craft decelerated through the atmosphere were only 1.7 Gs, and usually just a normal 1 G or so. But the peak deceleration lasted for about ten minutes, quite a strain to withstand after living in weightlessness for a couple of weeks.
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How many Gs is lethal?

Most of us can withstand up to 4-6G. Fighter pilots can manage up to about 9G for a second or two. But sustained G-forces of even 6G would be fatal. Astronauts endure around 3G on lift-off, one G of which is Earth's own pull.
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How many Gs can you survive?

Normal humans can withstand no more than 9 g's, and even that for only a few seconds. When undergoing an acceleration of 9 g's, your body feels nine times heavier than usual, blood rushes to the feet, and the heart can't pump hard enough to bring this heavier blood to the brain.
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Do astronauts pass out during launch?

Quite a ride :) He also noted that it's not possible to pass out during the launch, because you are being pushed into space while lying on your back, so your blood doesn't end up draining out of your brain. Also, he said it takes about 15 seconds to go from a sunny day to complete darkness.
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How do astronauts survive g-force?

g-suits. A g-suit is worn by aviators and astronauts who are subject to high levels of acceleration and, hence, increasing positive g. It is designed to prevent a blackout and g-LOC, due to the blood pooling in the lower part of the body when under high-g, thus depriving the brain of blood.
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Why is there no gravity on the ISS?

The ISS is accelerated, and thus it is a non-inertial frame of reference. As the ISS is accelerated towards the earth, the pseudo force will be act in the direction away from the earth. This pseudo force cancels the gravitational force acting on the objects inside the ISS.
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Are there G forces in zero gravity?

In Newtonian physics, the sensation of weightlessness experienced by astronauts is not the result of there being zero gravitational acceleration (as seen from the Earth), but of there being no g-force that an astronaut can feel because of the free-fall condition, and also there being zero difference between the ...
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What does 1G feel like?

1G is the acceleration we feel due to the force of gravity. It's what keeps our feet firmly planted on the ground. Gravity is measured in metres per second squared, or m/s2. On Earth, the acceleration of gravity generally has a value of 9.806 m/s2 or 32.1740 f/s2.
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What does 7g force feel like?

The speed stabilizes and the G meter reads 7.0. You continue the G strain, but your body is in pain. Not only does it feel like being smothered by really heavy weights, but every inch of your body feels as if it is under a vise. The pain is overbearing, but you have to hang on.
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What does 4gs feel like?

Hitching a ride with the pilots of the Breitling Jet Team made me feel like chewed gum being slowly, ruthlessly pulled apart.
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What would 9G feel like?

For most people, the peak G-force they've experienced is probably on a rollercoaster during a loop—which is about 3-4G's. It's enough to push your head down and pin your arms by your side. Modern fighters like the F-16 and F-35 pull 9G's, which translates to over 2,000 pounds on my body.
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How many G's is a roller coaster?

Most roller coasters pull about 4 G's. Some coasters pull five G's or even six. Once a person is at five G's, he/she is likely to black out.
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Do you age in space?

In space, people usually experience environmental stressors like microgravity, cosmic radiation, and social isolation, which can all impact aging. Studies on long-term space travel often measure aging biomarkers such as telomere length and heartbeat rates, not epigenetic aging.
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Can you fart in space?

Surprisingly, that isn't the biggest problem associated with farting in space. Though you're definitely more likely to worsen a small fire when you fart, it won't always injure or kill you. The worst part about farting in space is the lack of airflow. Let's take a step back and remember how farting on Earth works.
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How cold is it in space?

According to data from the Cosmic Background Explorer (COBE) satellite, the temperature of space is 2.725K (2.725 degrees above absolute zero).
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