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← ScienceWhich perceptual consequence consistently results when an astronaut experiences sustained, elevated g-forces?
A)Distorted visual field geometry✓
B)Increased caloric consumption rate
C)Accelerated bone mineral depletion
D)Heightened extrapyramidal motor control
💡 Explanation
Elevated g-forces induce distorted vision because spacetime curvature and gravitational mass equivalence cause changes in perceived light paths, aka gravitational lensing. This occurs because light bends near high gravitational fields, therefore astronauts will see optical distortions, rather than metabolic rate change.
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