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The apparent weight of a body, weighing M kg, during free fall is:

A

less than M kg wt

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more than M kg wt

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C

equal to M kg wt

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D

zero

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Solution

The correct option is C zero
The apparent weight of a body weighing M kg wt during free fall is zero.

Apparent weight = Normal reaction felt by the body (usually by ground).

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