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Two astronauts are floating in gravitational free space after having lost contact with their spaceship. The two will:

A
Keep floating at the same distance between them

B
Move towards each other

C
Move away from each other

D
Will become stationary

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Both the astronauts are in the condition of weightness. Gravitational force between them pulls towards each other.
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Two astronauts are floating in gravitational free space after having lost contact with their spaceship. The two will:
Updated OnDec 9, 2023
TopicGravitation
SubjectPhysics
ClassClass 11
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