Assertion : An astronaut in an orbiting space station above the earth experience weightlessness.
Reason : An object moving around the earth under the infuence of earth's gravitational force is in a state of 'free fall'

Options

A. Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True and Statement-II is a correct explanation for Statement-I.
B. Statement-I is True, Statement-II is True and Statement-II is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-I.
C. Statement-I is True, Statement-II is False.
D. Statement-I is False, Statement-II is True.

Answer

A

Explanation

Force acting on astronaut is utilized in providing necessary centripetal force, thus he feels weightlessness as he is in a state of free fall.