Difference between freefall and weightlessness.

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Margaret [11]2 years ago

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Answer:

Differences between freefall and weightlessness are as follows:

<h3><u>Freefall</u></h3>

When a body falls only under the influence of gravity, it is called free fall.
Freefall is not possible in absence of gravity.
A body falling in a vacuum is an example of free fall.

<h3><u>Weightlessness</u></h3>

Weightlessness is a condition at which the apparent weight of body becomes zero.
Weightlessness is possible in absence of gravity.
A man in a free falling lift is an example of weightlessness.

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