How Much Gravitational Force Acts on an Astronaut in the Space

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Multiple Choice

How much gravitational force acts on an astronaut in the Space Shuttle in a circular orbit 300 km above Earth's surface?

• A) almost zero, but not quite
• B) exactly the same as when the astronaut is standing on the surface of Earth
• C) zero-the astronaut is weightless
• D) almost (but not quite) as much as when the astronaut is standing on the surface of Earth

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