1. How could an astronaut in orbit “drop” an object so that it would fall vertically to Earth’s surface? 2. A new member of your discussion group says the primary reason that astronauts in orbit are...

1. How could an astronaut in orbit “drop” an object so that it would fall vertically to Earth’s surface?

2. A new member of your discussion group says the primary reason that astronauts in orbit are weightless is because they are being pulled by other planets and stars. Why do you agree or disagree?