An object in a satellite orbiting around the Earth is weightless because:
Correct answer: C. No force acts on it
- A. g=0
- B. It is falling freely
- C. No force acts on it
- D. It is far away from the earth
Explanation
No force acts on it: This option is incorrect. There is a force acting on the object due to gravity, but it is balanced by the centripetal force of the satellite's orbital motion.
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