Statement 1 An astronaut in an orbiting space station above the earth experiences weightlessness. and…
Statement 1 An astronaut in an orbiting space station above the earth experiences weightlessness.
and Statement 2 An object moving around the earth under the influence of earth's gravitational force is in state of 'free fall'.
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1.
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement 1.
Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
Statement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true
Solution
Force acting on astronaut is utilised in providing necessary centripetal force; thus he feels weightlessness or he is in a state of free fall.
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\therefore \text { correct option is (a) }
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