In an earth satellite moving in a circular orbit, a piece of metal weighing 16g (on the earth) is weighed by a spring balance while the metal is suspended in water. If the relative density of the metal is 8, what weight will be recorded?
A
−2 g
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B
zero
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C
2 g
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D
14 g
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Solution
The correct option is A zero In the satellite the spring is in free fall so no weight will be recorded.