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The value of g at the centre of earth is zero. What will be the weight of a body of mass m kg at the centre of earth?

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Solution

Weight of a body of mass m kg is the force with which earth attracts it, which is given by the expression.
W=m×g
where g is the acceleration due to gravity
As at the centre of earth, g=0.
So,
W=m×0
W=0
Hence, weight of a body at the centre of earth will be zero.

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