Question

During her last physical exam before takeoff, an astronaut was told that her weight was within the acceptable range required for astronauts. After she was in space for two weeks, her weight was recorded again. Which is the best explanation for the astronaut's significant weight loss? A. As mass increases, weight decreases. B. There is less gravitational force affecting her in space. C. She lost body mass during the flight due to a decrease in metabolism. D. The amount of matter in a body decreases as the distance from Earth increases.

Answer 1

The most likely answer is option C: She lost body mass during the flight due to a decrease in metabolism.

Step-by-step explanation:

There are different theories regarding this. One of fact is that astronauts drink and eat considerably less than normal during the first day of flight (probably due to sickness before adaptation). It is thought that their bodies adapt to the changes in accelerations they suffer during the trip and in space.