What would the effect of variable gravity strength have on a developing child?

If a child grew up since being a toddler (2 to 3 years old) in an environment where the gravity levels fluctuated so they were sometimes stronger than earth gravity and sometimes weaker, how would this affect their physical development, particularly their bones, joints and muscles etc.?

For example, if they spent a few months to a year in an environment with moon like gravity (around 3 to 4 m/s²) then spent another few months in around 11-12 m/s².

With a maximum force of about 16 m/s² (slightly lower than humans can survive for 24 hours with no ill effects according to NASA) and a minimum of 1-2 m/s², what effect would the constant fluctuation specifically have on a growing and developing child, assuming optimum diet and exercise?

posted over 7 years ago

Sam Sharp‭

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