The sensation of weightlessness in a spacecraft in an orbit is due to the – (1) Absence of gravity outside (2) Acceleration in the orbit which is equal to the acceleration due to gravity outside (3) Presence of gravity outside but not inside the spacecraft (4) Fact that spacecraft in the orbit has no energy

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(2) Acceleration in the orbit which is equal to the acceleration due to gravity outside Explanation: Weightlessness in space is caused by the simple physical factors that cause the limitation of gravity. While on Earth, external forces are pushing or pulling on a person's body, however when a spacecraft enters orbit, the people and objects aboard the craft enter a state of free fall. Essentially, the vehicle and all of its contents are falling towards the Earth causing the sensation of weightlessness similar to the state a person feels when enjoying the amusement park ride. Many people believe that a lack of gravity is the root cause for weightlessness in space.

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