Which of the following statements is true ?

Ritu Singhal • 2.30K Points
Master Physics

Q. Which of the following statements is true ?

(A) The Mass and weight of a body change from place to place
(B) The Mass of a body remains same while the Weight changes from place to place
(C) The Mass of a body changes from place to place while the Weight remains the same
(D) The Mass and Weight of the body remain the same in different places

Correct Answer - Option(B)

Explanation by: Ritu Singhal

The weight of the body is actually given by the product of mass with acceleration due to gravity. ... So, we could conclude that, mass of a body doesn't change from place to place but weight does. ? Weight of a body changes from place to place but its mass remains constant

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