A weightless astronaut in an orbiting satellite is
A)shielded from Earth's gravitational field.
B)beyond the pull of gravity.
C)like the satellite, pulled by Earth's gravitation.
D)none of the above

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Like the satellite, the weightless astronaut is also pulled by Earth's gravitational force. However, the astronaut appears to be weightless due to the satellite's constant free-fall in orbit.

A Weightless Astronaut in an Orbiting Satellite Is