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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'.

Options

  1. AStatement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1.
  2. BStatement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement 1.
  3. CStatement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
  4. DStatement 1 is false, Statement 2 is true

Correct answer

A. Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1.

Step-by-step 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. correct option is (a)

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