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If the acceleration due to gravity on Mars is more than that of Earth, then the weight of an object on Mars will be

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decrease

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increase

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Remain same

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none of these

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Solution

The correct option is B
increase

Weight is a product of mass and acceleration due to gravity. Hence if acceleration due to gravity is more, weight will be more.

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