MCQ
Weightlessness experienced while orbiting the earth in space-ship, is the result of
  • A
    Inertia
  • B
    Acceleration
  • C
    Zero gravity
  • Free fall towards earth

Answer

Correct option: D.
Free fall towards earth
d
(d)

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