Question
Physics Question on Newtons law of gravitation
Given below are two statements, one is labelled as Assertion A and the other is labelled as Reason R
Assertion (A) : An astronaut in an orbiting space station above the earth experience weightlessness.
Reason (R) : An object moving around the earth under the influence of earth's gravitational force is in a state of 'free fall'.
In the light of the above statements, choose the correct answer from the options given below
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
If both Assertion and Reason are true but Reason is not the correct explanation of Assertion.
If Assertion is true but Reason is false.
If both Assertion and Reason are false.
If both Assertion and Reason are true and Reason is correct explanation of Assertion.
Solution
Force acting on astronaut is utilised in providing necessary centripetal force, thus he feels weightlessness, as he is in a state of free fall.