An apparent weight of an object is equal to the magnitude of _________. Complete the statement by filling the blank.

Force of gravity

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Force of momentum

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Force of acceleration

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Force of potential

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Solution

The correct option is A Force of gravity
Apparent weight of the body $W = m g = F_{g}$
Thus an apparent weight of an object is equal to the magnitude of the force of gravity.

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