In this question, a statement of assertion is followed by …

Physics Gravitation Assertion & Reason MCQ (Single Correct)

In this question, a statement of assertion is followed by a statement of reason (R). Mark the correct choice as:

Assertion: A person sitting in an artificial satellite revolving around the earth feels weightless.
Reason: There is no gravitational force on the satellite.

If both assertion and reason are true and reason is the 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 assertion is false but reason is true.

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A person feels his weight only when the surface on which he is standing exerts a reactionary

force on him. Because the acceleration of the person and that of the satellite revolving round the earth are equal ( ), hence acceleration of the person with respect to the satellite is zero. Therefore person feels weightless on satellite, although the gravitational force is acting on a satellite.

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