Gravitation - Result Question 9
9. Two astronauts are floating in gravitation free space after having lost contact with their spaceship. The two will
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(a) move towards each other.
(b) move away from each other.
(c) become stationary
(d) keep floating at the same distance between them.
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Answer:
Correct Answer: 9. (a)
Solution:
- (a) Both the astronauts are in the condition of weightlessness. Gravitational force between them pulls towards each other. Hence Astronauts move towards each other under mutual gravitional force.
