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In the space, I tried to find out my weight using a spring balencer. I observed that my weight comes to be zero. State the possible reason for this result.

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A spring balancer works only if there is graavity or a downward force. In space while using spring balancer there wont be gravity as well as downward force unless you applied it. The downward force due to your body won't be there due to the absence of gravity.

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