If we take an apple to a hill top, its weight will _______.

decrease

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increase

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not change

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first decrease then increase

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Solution

The correct option is A decrease
Acceleration due to gravity is inversely proportional to the square of distance from the surface of earth. Hence, it decreases with increase in height. Weight is proportional to the acceleration due to gravity and hence, it decreases too.

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