The weight of an object at the centre of the earth of radius R is

Question:

The weight of an object at the centre of the earth of radius $R$ is

(a) zero

(b) infinite

(c) $R$ times the weight at the surface of the earth

(d) $1 / R^{2}$ times the weight at surface of the earth.

Solution:

(a) Explanation: $W=m g$. The value of ' $g$ ' at the centre of earth is zero.

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