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The weight of an astronaut, in an artificial satellite revolving around the earth, is

a
Zero
b
Equal to that on the earth
c
More than that on the earth
d
Less than that on the earth

detailed solution

Correct option is A

The satellite is a freely falling body. Hence weight of any object in satellite is zero.

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