Astronauts in a stable orbit around the earth are said to be in a weightless condition…
Physics · JEE Main · NTA Exams — Gravitation
Astronauts in a stable orbit around the earth are said to be in a weightless condition. The reason for this is that
- the capsule and its contents are falling freely at the same rate
- there is no gravitational force acting on them
- the gravitational force of the earth balances that of the sun
- there is no atmosphere at the height at which they are orbiting
Answer
(A) the capsule and its contents are falling freely at the same rate
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