AP Physics 1easymcq1 pt
Astronauts in orbit feel weightless because
A.they and the spacecraft are in free fall together
B.there is no gravity in space
C.the Moon's gravity cancels Earth's
D.their mass disappears
Explanation
Core Concept
Gravity still acts; everything falls around Earth together, so no contact force registers.
Correct Answer
Athey and the spacecraft are in free fall together
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