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In which of the following conditions will the weight of a body would not be zero

A. At the centre of the earth

B. During a free fall

C. In interplanetary space

D. On a frictionless surface

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D) on a frictionless surface

The weight of a body does not depend on the surface friction. It's the gravity which gives it weight. Weight of a body is equal to it's mass multipied with 9.81(acceleration due to gravity)

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