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Astronaut is in a stable orbit around the earth when he weighs a body of mass 5 kg. What is reading of spring balance?

a)

Spring will not be extended

b)

Spring will be extended according to Hook’s law

c)

Less than 5 kg-wt

d)

More than 5 kg-wt



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Astronaut is in a stable orbit around the earth when he weighs a body of mass 5 kg. What is reading of spring balance?

a)

Spring will not be extended

b)

Spring will be extended according to Hook’s law

c)

Less than 5 kg-wt

d)

More than 5 kg-wt

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Answer Key / Explanation : (a) -

(a)

As there is no gravity in space so spring will not be extened.

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