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Weightlessness experienced while orbitti...

Weightlessness experienced while orbitting the earth in spaceship is the result of :

A

acceleration

B

no gravity

C

inertia

D

centre of gravity

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The correct Answer is:
A
Due to acceleration weightlessness is caused.
Hence correct choice is (a).
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