Weightlessness experienced by astronauts in orbit is a result of being in a state of continuous freefall along with their spacecraft, under the influence of gravity. This is often referred to as apparent weightlessness.
Which of the following best explains why astronauts appear weightless inside an orbiting spacecraft?
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Answer: B. They are falling with the spacecraft under gravity
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