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An astronaut experiences weightlessness in a space satellite It is because .

A

the gravitational force is small at that location in space.

B

the gravitational force is large at that location in space.

C

the astronaut experiences no gravity.

D

the gravitational force is infinitely large at that location in space.

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The correct Answer is:
C
An astronaut experiences weight lessesness in a space satellite. It is because the astornaut experieneces no gravity.
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Knowledge Check

  • Assertion : An astronaut experience weightlessness in a space satellite. Reason : When a body falls freely it does not experience gravity.

    A
    If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the correct explanation of assertion
    B
    If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not the correct explanation of assertion
    C
    If assertion is true but reasonb is false
    D
    If both assertion and reason are false.

  • Reason of weightlessness in a satellite is

    A
    zero gravity
    B
    no atmosphere
    C
    zero reaction force by satellite surface
    D
    None of the above

  • Weighlessness in a satellite is because of

    A
    inertia
    B
    zero gravity
    C
    centre of gravity
    D
    acceleration

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