Weightlessness in Satellite – Rankers Physics

Planet and Satellite: Practice Problem & Solution

Assertion (A): A person in an artificial satellite revolving around the earth feels weightlessness. Reason (R): There is no gravitational force on the satellite.  
Both (A) & (R) are true and the (R) is the correct explanation of the (A)
Both (A) & (R) are true but the (R) is not the correct explanation of the (A)
(A) is true but (R) is false
Both (A) and (R) are false

Short Solution (Best for NEET):

To solve this problem, we apply the core principles of Planet and Satellite. Understanding the underlying formula is key to arriving at the correct answer below:

Assertion (A) is true because weightlessness in orbit is due to continuous freefall. Reason (R) is false; gravitational force *is* present and provides the centripetal force for orbit.

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