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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'

A

If both assertion and reason are true and the reason is a correct explanation of the assertion.

B

If both assertion and reason are true but reason is not a correct explanation of assertion.

C

If assertion is true, but the reason is false.

D

If assertion is false but the reason is true.

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To solve the question, we need to evaluate the assertion and reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that an astronaut in an orbiting space station experiences weightlessness. - Weightlessness occurs when there is no normal force acting on the astronaut. In orbit, both the astronaut and the space station are in free fall towards Earth due to gravity. 2. **Understanding the Reason**: - The reason states that an object moving around the Earth under the influence of Earth's gravitational force is in a state of 'free fall'. - This is true because when an object is in orbit, it is continuously falling towards the Earth but also moving forward at a sufficient speed that it keeps missing the Earth. This creates a sensation of weightlessness. 3. **Analyzing the Relationship**: - While both the assertion and the reason are true, the reason does not directly explain the assertion. The assertion describes the experience of weightlessness, while the reason explains the concept of free fall but does not clarify why the astronaut feels weightless specifically. 4. **Conclusion**: - Since both the assertion and reason are true but the reason does not serve as a correct explanation for the assertion, we conclude that the correct answer is that both statements are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion. ### Final Answer: - Assertion: True - Reason: True - Conclusion: Both assertion and reason are true, but the reason is not a correct explanation of the assertion.

To solve the question, we need to evaluate the assertion and reason provided. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding the Assertion**: - The assertion states that an astronaut in an orbiting space station experiences weightlessness. - Weightlessness occurs when there is no normal force acting on the astronaut. In orbit, both the astronaut and the space station are in free fall towards Earth due to gravity. ...
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