Under what conditions is an object weightless? (Ignore effects of air resistance.)

A) when it is in free-fall
B) when it is on the Moon
C) when it is detached from Earth's surface (such as in an airplane)
D) when it is moving in at constant velocity


A) when it is in free-fall

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