Q57 / 69 · JEE Advanced 2008 (Paper 1) · Physics

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'.

  • Correct answer
    A
    Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is a correct explanation for Statement 1.
  • B
    Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is true, Statement 2 is not a correct explanation for Statement 1.
  • C
    Statement 1 is true, Statement 2 is false.
  • D
    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. $$ \therefore \text { correct option is (a) } $$

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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