• Question: Why do I feel dizzy when i spin?

    Asked by molly1 to Duncan on 15 Mar 2010 in Categories: .
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      Duncan Murdock answered on 15 Mar 2010:

      Not really my expert field, but I think it’s because there are little sacks of fluid in your inner ear with tiny hairs. When you spin round the fluid moves really quickly and makes you feel dizzy. Maybe your science teacher can come up with a better answer – sorry!

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