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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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Reason of weightlessness in a satellite is a zero reaction force by satellite surface.
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  • Feeling of weightlessness in a satellite is due to

    A
    absence of inertia
    B
    absence of gravity
    C
    absence of acceleration force
    D
    free fall of satellite

  • The weightlessness in a satellite is due to

    A
    Zero gravitational acceleration,
    B
    Zero acceleration
    C
    Zero mass,
    D
    None of these.

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    A
    the gravitational force is small at that location in space.
    B
    the gravitational force is large at that location in space.
    C
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