Question

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
• B. zero
• C. $2$ g
• D. $14$ g

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

zero

In the satellite the spring is in free fall so no weight will be recorded.