MCQ
Suppose that the force of earth's gravity suddenly disappears, choose the correct answer out of the following statements
  • The weight of the body will become zero but mass remains the same
  • B
    The mass of the body will become zero but the weight remains the same
  • C
    Both the mass and weight will be the same
  • D
    Mass and weight will remain the same

Answer

Correct option: A.
The weight of the body will become zero but mass remains the same
a
(a) In the absence of gravity weight of the bodies will become zero but mass will not change.

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