Without gravity, everything not stuck down would float away, including the air we breathe and the water we need! Let's explore what that means:
What Would Happen?
Imagine gravity suddenly disappeared. It would be a wild and crazy experience!
- Floating Away: Anything not attached to the ground would start floating. This means your toys, furniture, and even you! The reference tells us that "everything not stuck in place would suddenly have no reason to stay down, it would start floating."
- No Air to Breathe: The air that surrounds the Earth, which we call the atmosphere, is held here by gravity. Without gravity, the air would float away into space, and we wouldn't be able to breathe! The reference states, "Two of the more important things held on the ground by gravity are the atmosphere."
- Oceans in the Sky: The water in our oceans, lakes, and rivers is also held down by gravity. Without it, all the water would float away too! The reference tells us that gravity holds "the water in the oceans, lakes and rivers."
Effects Summarized
Here's a quick look at the key changes:
| Effect | Description |
|---|---|
| Floating objects | Things not attached would drift into space. |
| Loss of Atmosphere | Air would escape, making it impossible to breathe. |
| Disappearing Water | Oceans, lakes, and rivers would float away. |
