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The weight of a body at the centre of earth is: |
A. | half the weight at the surface |
B. | zero |
C. | twice the weight at the surface |
D. | infinite |
Answer» B. zero | |
Explanation: Weight of a body is the force with which it is attracted towards the centre of earth. The weight of a body, 'w' of mass `m' is given by: W = mg, where `g is the acceleration due to gravity At the centre of earth, value of 'g' is zero. Therefore, weight of a body is zero at the centre of the earth. |
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