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In order to find time, the astronaut orb...

In order to find time, the astronaut orbiting in an earth satellite should use

A

a pendulum clock.

B

watch having main spring to keep it going

C

either a pendulum clock or a watch

D

neither a pendulum clock nor a watch.

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