Physics · JEE | GRAVITATION
हिन्दीGiven below are two statements: one is labelled as Assertion (A) and the other is labelled as Reason (R). Assertion (A): An astronaut inside a space satellite experiences weightlessness due to the absence of gravitational force at that location. Reason (R): Both the astronaut and the satellite are in a state of free fall towards the Earth. In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below:
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Correct answer · Option D
(A) is false but (R) is true.
Explanation
Gravitational force is not small inside the satellite; weightlessness occurs because both are in free fall towards the earth. Thus, Assertion (A) is false and Reason (R) is true.