Equipment tests function zero gravity.

Meaning: Astronauts check if their tools and machines work correctly in space where there is no gravity.

Choice of Words: Equipment is the tools and machines used for a particular purpose. Tests means to check if something works correctly. Function means to work in a particular way. Zero gravity means there is no gravity, so things float.

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Machines check how things work without gravity.

Meaning: This means that the machines are being used to see how something works when there is no gravity. It's like saying, We're using these machines to see how this object works when it's not being pulled down by gravity.

Choice of Words: Machines are like special tools or devices that are used to do specific tasks. Check means to look at something to see if it's working properly. How things work means to see how something operates or functions. Without gravity means when there is no pull towards the ground. When you put them together, "Machines check how things work without gravity" means that the special tools or devices are being used to see how something works when there is no gravity.

Tools try out how stuff works in space.

Meaning: This means that the tools are being used to see how something works when there is no gravity. It's like saying, Let's use these tools to see how this object works when it's in space.

Choice of Words: Tools are objects that are used to help you do something. Try out means to test something to see how it works. How stuff works means to see how something operates or functions. In space means in a place where there is no gravity. When you put them together, "Tools try out how stuff works in space" means that the objects are being used to see how something works when there is no gravity.

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