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Can an astronaut inside a small spaceship orbiting around the earth detect gravity? If a space station orbiting around the earth has a large size, can the astronaut hope to detect gravity?
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Options:
  • A Yes, the astronaut can detect gravity in both scenarios.
  • B No, the astronaut cannot detect gravity in either scenario.
  • C Yes, the astronaut can detect gravity only if the spaceship is large enough.
  • D No, the astronaut can never detect gravity regardless of the size of the spaceship.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: Yes, the astronaut can detect gravity only if the spaceship is large enough.
Correct Option is : (C)
Yes, the astronaut can detect gravity only if the spaceship is large enough.

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