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A man inside an artificial satellite feels weightlessness because the force of attraction due to earth is 

(a) zero 

(b) balanced by the force of attraction due to moon 

(c) equal to centripetal force 

(d) non-effective due to particular design of the satellite

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The correct option is: (a) zero

Explanation:

A man inside an artificial satellite feels weightlessness because of the force of attraction due to earth i.e. g (= acceleration due to gravity) is zero.

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