Astronauts in a stable orbit around the earth are said to be in a weightless condition. The reason for this is that

A satellite is moving in an orbit around the earth due to

A satellite is moving in an orbit around the earth due to

For a geostationary satellite orbiting around the earth identify the necessary condition.

For a geostationary satellite orbiting around the earth identify the necessary condition.

The astronauts in a satellite orbiting the Earth feel weightlessness. Does the weightlessness depend upon the distance of the satellite from the Earth ? If so how ? Explain your answer.

The astronaut in a satellite, moving in a circular orbit around the earth, experiences a feeling of weightlessness because

While orbiting around the earth in a spaceship, an astronaut experiences