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(a) We cannot shield a body from the gravitational influence of nearby matter, because the gravitational force on a body due to nearby matter is independent of the presence of other matter, whereas it is not so in case of electrical forces. It means the gravitational screens are not possible.
(b) Yes, if the size of the spaceship orbiting around the earth is large enough, an astronaut inside the spaceship can detect the variation in g.
(c) Tidal effect depends inversely on the cube of the distance, unlike force which depends inversely on the square of the distance. Since the distance of moon from the ocean water is very small as compared to the distance of Sun from the ocean water on earth. Therefore, the tidal effect of Moon's pull is greater than the tidal effect of the Sun.
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