Question

Statement 1 : A satellite moves round the earth in a circular orbit under the action of gravity. A person in the satellite experience a zero gravity field in the satellite.
Statement 2 : The contact force by the surface on the person is zero

• A. Statement $-1$ is true, Statement $-2$ is false
• B. Statement $-1$ is false, Statement $-2$ is true
• C. Statement $-1$ is true, Statement $-2$ is true and Statement $-2$ is a correct explanation for Statement $-1.$
• D. Statement $-1$ is true, Statement $-2$ is true but Statement $-2$ is not a correct explanation for Statement $-1$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

Statement $-1$ is false, Statement $-2$ is true.
The person experiences zero net force as the force of gravity is balanced by the centrifugal force inside the satellite.