NEETPhysicsGravitation
Can an astronaut inside a small spaceship orbiting around the earth detect gravity? If a space station orbiting around the earth has a large size, can the astronaut hope to detect gravity?
Options
- AYes, the astronaut can detect gravity in both scenarios.
- BNo, the astronaut cannot detect gravity in either scenario.
- CYes, the astronaut can detect gravity only if the spaceship is large enough.
- DNo, the astronaut can never detect gravity regardless of the size of the spaceship.
Correct answer
C. Yes, the astronaut can detect gravity only if the spaceship is large enough.
Step-by-step solution
Correct Option is : (C) Yes, the astronaut can detect gravity only if the spaceship is large enough.