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An astronaut experiences weightlessnes in a space satellite. It is because

A

the gravitational force is small at that location in space

B

the gravitational force is large at that location in space

C

the astronaut experiences no gravity

D

the gravitational force is infinitely large at that location in space

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The correct Answer is:
C
An astronaut experiences weightlessness in a space satellite. It is because the astronaut experiences no gravity.
i.e., `w=mg`
`w=mxx0=0`
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