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An astronaut. inside an earth satellite, experiences weightlessness because

A

he is falling freely

B

no external force is acting on him

C

no reaction in exerted by floor of the satellite

D

he is far away from the earth surface.

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The correct Answer is:
A, C
As astronaut's acceleration `=g` so he is falling freely, also no reaction is exerted by the floor of the satellite.
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