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Two astronauts are floating in gravitati...

Two astronauts are floating in gravitational free space after having lost contact with their spaceship. The two will

A

Keep floating at the same distance between them

B

Move towards each other

C

Move away from each other

D

Will become stationary

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The correct Answer is:
B
Both the astronauts are in the condition of weightness. Gravitational force between them pulls towards each other.
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