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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

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The correct Answer is:
C
Reason of weightlessness in a satellite is a zero reaction force by satellite surface.
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    A
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    B
    absence of gravity
    C
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    Zero acceleration
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