Q. In the above Question find apparent weight of the object?

A) 3 N
B) Zero
C) 2 N
D) 0.2 N
Explanation

(b) If $g$ is the acceleration due to gravity of earth at the position of satellite, the apparent weight of a body in the satellite will be
$W_{app} = m\left( g^{'} - a \right)$
But as satellite is a freely falling body, $ie,\ g^{'} = a$
So, $W_{app} = 0$

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