Multiple choice general knowledge

Astronauts can become about -cm taller while they are in space due to the absence of gravity

  1. 5

  2. 4

  3. 3

  4. 2
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Explanation

Astronauts can grow approximately 5 cm taller in space due to spinal decompression in microgravity. Without Earth's gravity compressing the spine, the vertebral discs expand, increasing height temporarily.

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