An astronaut inside a spacecraft is in a state of weightlessness. This implies that?
AThe astronaut is outside the influence of the earth’s gravitational force
BThe mass of the astronaut is reduced to zero
CGravity inside the spacecraft ceases to act
DThe astronaut and the spacecraft are both in a free-failing state
Correct answer
D. The astronaut and the spacecraft are both in a free-failing state
Explanation
The astronaut and the spacecraft are both in a free-failing state is the correct answer. Review the question and compare it with the other choices to remember this fact for future exams.