Multiple Choice
Why do astronauts feel weightless when in orbit around Earth?
A) There is no gravity at the location of their orbit.
B) Gravity is very weak at the location of their orbit.
C) They are falling around Earth at the same rate as the spaceship.
D) There is no air pressure in space.
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