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  • Gravity and Posture: Does Your Position Affect It?
    This is a bit of a trick question! The force of gravity on you is actually the same whether you are standing, sitting, lying down, or even floating in space.

    Here's why:

    * Gravity is a force of attraction between objects with mass. Your mass doesn't change based on your posture.

    * The Earth's gravity pulls on you regardless of your position.

    What might be changing is the *apparent* force of gravity you feel. When you are standing, you are directly opposing the force of gravity with your legs. This makes you *feel* like gravity is stronger. However, the actual force of gravity on your body is consistent.

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