Astronauts in orbit around Earth feel weightless because
A) there is no gravity out there.
B) they must lose weight for the space program.
C) they are in "free fall" around Earth.
D) no forces at all are acting on them.
E) they are moving with constant velocity.

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Astronauts feel weightless because they are in a state of continuous free fall towards Earth, but their forward motion keeps them in orbit, creating the sensation of weightlessness.

Astronauts in Orbit Around Earth Feel Weightless Because